Biden speaks with Macron, discusses Diplomacy, Deterrence Efforts 

On Sunday, US President Joe Biden spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about ongoing diplomatic and deterrence measures in response to Russia’s military buildup along Ukraine’s borders.  

In its Press Release, the White House said, “President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Emmanuel Macron of France today. They discussed ongoing diplomacy and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s military buildup on the borders of Ukraine.”  

Both sides had previously spoken on the phone on the situation in Ukraine on February 6.” President Joe Biden spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s continued military buildup on Ukraine’s borders. They affirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” “In a statement released on February 6, the White House said. 

On Sunday, Biden convened a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and other NSC members. 

According to a statement released by the Kremlin on Sunday, Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the developments in Ukraine and progress regarding long-term legal security assurances for the Russian Federation. 

Edited By- Kritika Kashyap

Published By- Bharat Anand