The two leaders, reports the White House, have “reviewed the diplomatic and deterrence efforts underway in response to Russia’s continued military strengthening at the border”
Joe Biden and Mario Draghi “reviewed the ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s continued military build-up on the Ukrainian border.” So the White House reports on the phone call between the American president and the prime minister. The two leaders, the statement concluded, “reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and their readiness to impose severe economic costs on Russia should it further invade Ukraine”.
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