“We are actively working to reach a diplomatic solution.

We remain in contact with the Russian government after the call from President (USA Joe. -

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) Biden to President (Russia Vladimir) Putin, ”RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.

She also stressed that the US remains open to new meetings with Russian counterparts.

On February 12, Putin had a telephone conversation with Biden.

Russian leader's aide Yuri Ushakov said the talks were balanced and businesslike.