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French President Emmanuel Macron consulted Putin and Biden several times on the situation in Ukraine for the peace and security of Europe. Putin assured Macron that he would not attack Ukraine while the US did not believe it.
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Macron’s mediation may have led to a Biden-Putin summit, but US officials have warned that Russia could attack Ukraine at any time. Macron discussed the security-stability of Europe in the negotiation proposal, along with the condition that the meeting would take place in the event of Russia not attacking Ukraine. “We are committed to finding a diplomatic solution from the moment the attack begins,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will also meet in Europe on Thursday if the attack does not take place. On the other hand, Russia has started evacuating people living on the border with Ukraine. Passports have also been issued to 7 lakh Ukrainian rebels in Donsk so far. Tension continues to remain in the region with continued nuclear drills following the expansion of the Russian Navy’s maneuvers in the Black Sea. More than 1.5 lakh Russian soldiers are stationed on the Ukrainian border.
Macron has contacted Putin-Biden several times
French President Emmanuel Macron consulted Putin and Biden several times on the situation in Ukraine for the peace and security of Europe. Putin assured Macron that he would not attack Ukraine while the US did not believe it. According to a statement issued by Macron’s office, the French President will work with all stakeholders to prepare the content of these discussions.
No ‘concrete plan’ discussed on Biden-Putin meeting: Russia
The Kremlin on Monday said it was too early to discuss talks between the two presidents after France announced the possibility of a Biden-Putin summit to defuse the Ukraine crisis. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said it was too early to talk about any specific plans for holding any kind of summit and that no “concrete plans” have been made. The Kremlin also rejected US claims that Russia had a list of Ukrainians who would be either killed or imprisoned after being captured. Moscow said gunfire from Ukraine destroyed facilities on the Russian border.
Preparing for sanctions on Russian banks
The Biden administration has begun preparations to restrict processing transactions for Russian banks in the event Ukraine is attacked by Moscow. For this, American financial institutions providing packages to Russian banks can also be banned. The administration will cut Russian and US banking ties that enable international payments, news agency Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. In addition, some Russian individuals may also be cut off from the US banking system. His US assets could be frozen.
Japanese PM to attend online G-7 talks
Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida will attend an online conference of G-7 countries this week amid Ukraine tensions. The purpose of the talks will be to take measures to reduce the tension in Russia-Ukraine. Kishida told the country’s parliament, “The situation is serious and Japan will continue diplomatic efforts with other countries to reduce this tension.” Kishida also held a digital meeting with the Ukrainian President.