U.S.-Russia summit telephone talks in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon have a telephone talk over the situation in Ukraine, where military tensions continue.

Prior to this, President Putin said, "I am confident that we will be able to have a dialogue that considers national interests," and the focus will be on a solution through diplomacy.

The telephone talk between President Biden and President Putin is scheduled to take place on the 30th at the request of the Russian side, starting at 5:30 am on the 31st of Japan time.

As Europe and the United States become more vigilant as Russian troops are deploying large-scale troops around the border with neighboring Ukraine, the bilateral talks between the United States and Russia and NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization scheduled for January It is expected that opinions will be exchanged on discussions between Russia and Russia.

Prior to the meeting, President Putin sent a New Year's message to President Biden on the 30th, saying, "I am confident that we can have a dialogue that respects each other and considers national interests," and solves the problem through diplomacy. Was emphasized.

The Biden administration is also aiming for a diplomatic solution, but if Russia invades Ukraine, it is willing to work with its allies to impose severe sanctions.

Russia is urging NATO to provide written assurance that it will not expand further, such as joining Ukraine, and the focus is on a diplomatic solution at this meeting between leaders.

Strongly urge participation in consultations as an EU party

The EU-European Union urges participation as a party in US-Russian talks on the situation in Ukraine.

In an interview published in a German newspaper on the 29th, EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said, "If Russia wants to discuss the security of Europe, it is not just a matter for the United States and Russia. The EU also negotiates. I have to be there. "

"Russia is trying to negotiate without the EU, but it is unacceptable. It is not possible to decide to be involved with us without us."