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White House says Biden not intending to talk to Putin

United States President Joe Biden. [File]

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has "no intentions" at present of holding negotiations with President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, a day after Biden appeared to make a conditional offer to talk to his Russian counterpart.

"We're just not at a point now where talks seem to be a fruitful avenue to approach right now," White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters Friday.

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