US President Biden plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, a source says. The US believes a Russian assault on Ukraine could begin soon.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday the two men would speak by phone, but didn't say when.Biden last spoke to Putin at the end of December. He is spending the weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat.Earlier Friday, Sullivan warned a Russian assault on Ukraine could begin soon, including with bombs and missiles. He advised all Americans to depart the country for their own safety.
's eastern flank, train with host-nation forces, and contribute to a wide range of contingencies," the senior defense official said.On Wednesday, CNN reported that the White House has approved a plan for members of the 82nd Airborne in Poland to help Americans who may try to leave Ukraine. The troops will begin setting up processing areas and temporary shelters.
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