In view of Moscow’s recent escalation in the Ukraine crisis, the White House is not planning a face-to-face meeting between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the time being. Biden I am generally open to diplomacy and discussions at the highest level. But now, with Putin pushing ahead with the invasion of a sovereign country, is not the right time for it.
Russia’s President Wladimir Putin has accused the West of ignoring Russian security interests amid the escalating crisis in Ukraine. “Our country is always open to direct and open dialogue, to seeking diplomatic solutions to the most difficult problems,” Putin said in a video message on Wednesday.
Ex US President Donald Trump meanwhile, has described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions around Ukraine as “ingenious” and “cunning”.
Less than 24 hours following Russia’s escalation of the Ukraine crisis, the EU states reached an agreement sanctions. Germany announced that it would put the controversial Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline on hold. The USA and Australia also announced new sanctions once morest Russia. Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau praises the stop of Nord Stream 2 and Such calls for a return to negotiations.