Britain says Johnson and Biden see crucial window for diplomacy on Ukraine

A television journalist waits outside the Ukraine embassy in London
A television journalist waits outside the Ukraine embassy in London, Britain, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday agreed there was a crucial window for diplomacy and a chance for Russia to step back and avert disaster in Ukraine, Johnson's office said after a call between the leaders.

"They agreed there remained a crucial window for diplomacy and for Russia to step back from its threats towards Ukraine," a Downing Street spokesperson said in a statement after the call.

"The leaders emphasised that any further incursion into Ukraine would result in a protracted crisis for Russia, with far reaching damage for both Russia and the world."

Reporting by Alistair Smout Editing by Chris Reese

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