“President Joe Biden spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
The President ... announced his intention to consult and work with allies on the full range of common security concerns, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Russia, ”the statement said.
The American leader also stressed the importance of shared values, consultation and opportunities to “strengthen containment and response to new and emerging threats,” including climate change and global health security.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone talks with American leader Joe Biden.