Biden, Putin discuss Ukraine in video call amid growing tensions
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President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call Tuesday morning focused on growing tensions over Ukraine as Russia masses troops along the border, prompting fears of a Russian invasion of the Eastern European nation.
The call began with the two leaders exchanging brief pleasantries.
βWelcome, Mr. President,β Putin said.
βGood to see you again,β Biden replied. βLast time we did not get to see each other at the G-20. I hope next time we can meet in person,β he said, referring to the recent Group of 20 summit.
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