CNN New Day With John Berman and Brianna Keilar December 30, 2021 11:26:00
But the urgency here is very interesting. it is the second time in less than a month that president putin and president biden will be speak, which is pretty unusual. again, it is a crisis growing on the ukrainian border as russian troops build up their military posture there. the talks on january 10th are not contingent on russia drawing down. they believe it is the most responsible way to handle the situation. the fact that he asked for a phone call at this delicate moment is definitely notable. >> the white house says when putin asks for a call, we usually grant it. when biden asks for a cal...