It was Biden’s first time describing Tuesday’s two-hour conversation, which officials said grew tense at moments as the two men sparred over the massive build-up of 70,000 Russian troops surrounding Ukraine on three sides.
Biden ended the conversation without any further clarity on whether Putin had made up his mind to launch an invasion, officials said afterward.
But a day later, both he and Putin said new diplomatic channels could soon be opened in an attempt to provide an off-ramp to conflict.
Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House for Kansas City, Biden said he warned Putin…
