Thursday, June 17, 2021

Biden - Putin Summit News Wrap-Up

 

CBS: Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting 

President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Wednesday for the first time since Mr. Biden took office, at a summit in Geneva that the Russian president described as "constructive," while Mr. Biden said he "did what I came to do." 

Both leaders addressed reporters in separate news conferences after the roughly three hours of meetings that included discussions of cybersecurity and arms control, among other topics. 

The two leaders released a joint statement after their respective news conferences affirming that "even during periods of tension," they can make progress on "ensuring predictability in the strategic sphere, reducing the risk of armed conflicts and the threat of nuclear war."  

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WNU Editor: There is a joint statement .... U.S.-Russia Presidential Joint Statement on Strategic Stability (White House)

Biden - Putin Summit News Wrap-Up  

Biden, Putin discuss ambassadors, nuclear weapons and more -- AP  

Biden and Putin praise Geneva summit talks but discord remains -- BBC  

Biden and Putin agree: 'Nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought' -- DW  

Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact -- AP  

Biden, Putin agree to launch new dialogue on arms control -- The Hill  

Biden warns US will hit back if Russia continues with cyber strikes -- The Guardian 

Biden sets red line for Putin over ransomware attacks -- AFP  

US, Russia to return ambassadors to their posts -- The Hill Biden, Putin agree to resume diplomatic operations -- UPI  

US, Russia agree to 'advance mutual interests', Biden says -- France 24  

Putin did not commit to renew Syria cross-border aid access - US official -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters  

Biden says he got what he wanted from Putin summit -- The Hill 

'Wise guy' Joe SNAPS at press for asking if he's 'confident' Putin WILL change after he threatened Russia with a response if they hit a 'red-line' list of 16 non-hack infrastructure targets -- Daily Mail  

‘Practical work’ summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs -- AP  

Biden drew the line on Putin. Now it's the Russian's move. -- NBC

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