French EU Presidency says Biden and Putin agree in precept to Ukraine summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in precept to a summit over Ukraine, the workplace of French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Monday (February 21), supplied Russia doesn’t invade its neighbour.

In a press release launched early Monday, the Elysee Palace stated Macron had pitched each leaders on a summit over “safety and strategic stability in Europe.”

“Presidents Biden and Putin have each accepted the precept of such a summit,” the assertion stated, earlier than including that such a gathering could be not possible if Russia invaded Ukraine as Western nations worry it plans to.

The White Home didn’t instantly return a message looking for remark.

The announcement – launched after a volley of telephone calls between Macron and leaders on either side of the Atlantic – comes after per week of heightened tensions spurred by Russia’s army buildup up and down the Ukrainian border.

(Reuters)