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US, France review sanctions on Russia

PARIS: US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron reviewed during a call on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) the coordination of diplomatic efforts and plans to impose economic sanctions on Moscow should it invade Ukraine.

'President Biden and President Macron agreed their teams will stay in close touch, including in consultation with NATO Allies and EU partners, on our coordinated and comprehensive approach to managing these issues,' it said in a readout.