Biden, Putin to hold second call this month as Ukraine tensions simmer

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to speak for the second time this month on Thursday, with rising tensions over Ukraine topping the agenda.

The call, which the White House said was requested by Putin, is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m. ET (2030 GMT).