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December 3, 2021

Biden and Putin Expected to Hold Talks Over Escalating Tension on Russia-Ukraine Border
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated President Biden would
likely soon speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin as tensions
continue to mount over the military buildup at Russia's border with
Ukraine. Blinken made the statement after meeting with Russian foreign
minister Sergey Lavrov Thursday. Meanwhile Ukraine's military said it is
conducting artillery drills near the border of Russian-annexed Crimea.
Russia has denied it has plans for any military action and blamed
Ukrainian allies for the current situation. This is Sergey Lavrov.

Sergey Lavrov: "NATO continues to escalate the situation on our borders,
refuses to consider our proposals to de-escalate tensions, and prevent
dangerous incidents."



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