Biden, Macron mull situation around Ukraine

US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation on February 2 with French leader Emmanuel Macron and discussed with him the situation around Ukraine, as well as diplomatic interaction with Russia and potential sanctions against Moscow, Report informs referring to the White House website.

“President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France regarding Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders,” reads the statement.

“President Biden and President Macron agreed their teams will stay in close touch, including in consultation with NATO Allies and EU partners, on our coordinated and comprehensive approach to managing these issues.”