A sense of relief over 'dear Joe' and post-Trump summit era
3 years, 6 months ago

A sense of relief over 'dear Joe' and post-Trump summit era

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Joe Biden — “dear Joe” to the European Commission's chief — engaged fellow world leaders in hours of small talk, hours of large talk, fist bumps, clumsy elbow bumps, a beach barbecue overlooking the moody British seascape, “family photos” and public displays of conviviality bordering on giddiness. Everyone set out to fix that in a tableau of the powerful and privileged that moved from a seaside English resort in Cornwall to the gleaming headquarters of NATO and then the seat of the European Union, both in Brussels A core number of His Excellencies and Her Excellencies — diplo-speak for heads of government — converged repeatedly as the gathering for the G-7's seven government and two European institutional leaders morphed into the summit for the 30-member NATO alliance. French President Emmanuel Macron whose early charm offensive with Trump ultimately flopped, seemed particularly eager to make a first impression with the new guy. “Note that President Biden’s first visit is to Europe," he said, “and try to remember where President Trump’s first visit was.” It was to Saudi Arabia.

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Joe Biden may visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Joe Biden may visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden is considering a visit to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis in early January for what would likely be the final international trip of his presidency, according to two people familiar with the matter. Asked about the potential Vatican visit, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that he had "no travel to speak …

Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump

Hindustan Times  

Washington: President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump that defending Ukraine was in American national security interest because a strong and stable Europe that could stand up to aggressors was essential to ensuring that the US didn’t get dragged back into wars on the European continent, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. In a two-hour long meeting on Wednesday …

From national security to policy issues: Here’s what Donald Trump and Joe Biden discuss in their meeting?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

From national security to policy issues: Here’s what Donald Trump and Joe Biden discuss in their meeting?

Live Mint  

The United States will see an orderly and peaceful transition of power, the White House said following a two-hour long meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden on Wednesday. While speaking to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that President Biden met with President-elect Trump for approximately two hours in the Oval Office. She further …

Biden and Trump meet in Oval office, pledge smooth transition of power
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Trump meet in Oval office, pledge smooth transition of power

Firstpost  

President Biden and President-elect Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, pledging a smooth transition of power as Trump prepares to retake the White House in January President Joe Biden on Wednesday met President-elect Donald Trump at the Oval office and told him that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding he will “make sure” his …

Donald Trump meets Joe Biden in White House; both pledge smooth transition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump meets Joe Biden in White House; both pledge smooth transition

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House to ensure a smooth transition of power, a hallmark of American democracy which took a break four years ago. Mr. Biden said, “welcome back” to Mr. Trump, and the two leaders shook hands. He congratulated Mr. Trump on his victory and said …

Trump meets Biden at White House in US presidential transition meeting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump meets Biden at White House in US presidential transition meeting

Al Jazeera  

Meeting between the two rivals in Washington is part of the tranditional US handover process and follows 2020 snub. The two men greeted each other with a handshake in front of the cameras, as Biden told Trump he looked forward to a “peaceful transition”. “It is a nice world today and I appreciate very much a transition that’s so smooth, …

Joe Biden invites former rival Donald Trump to meet at Oval House on Nov 13
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden invites former rival Donald Trump to meet at Oval House on Nov 13

Live Mint  

President Biden will welcome President-elect Donald J. Trump to the White House on Wednesday, November 13, continuing a presidential tradition of meeting with the incoming leader. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre issued a brief statement confirming the meeting, stating that President Biden had invited Trump to the Oval Office. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden had vowed to ensure …

'Will ensure peaceful, orderly transition': Joe Biden to Donald Trump
2 months ago

'Will ensure peaceful, orderly transition': Joe Biden to Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Thursday assured Donald Trump that his administration will work with him to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition. He won Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, sweeping the “blue wall” along with Pennsylvania — the one-time Democrat-leaning, swing states that all went for Trump in 2016 before flipping to President Joe Biden in 2020. PM Narendra Modi …

'I Have Good Manners...': Biden Reveals Whether He Would Attend Trump's Inauguration If He Wins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'I Have Good Manners...': Biden Reveals Whether He Would Attend Trump's Inauguration If He Wins

News 18  

US President Joe Biden said he would attend the Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s inauguration in January in case he wins. Notably, Donald Trump did not attend Joe Biden’s Inauguration in 2021. Recently, in his first TV interview since dropping out of the White House race, warned that Republican candidate Donald Trump was “a genuine danger to American security.” “Mark …

From international allies, quiet relief and public praise as Biden quits race
5 months, 2 weeks ago

From international allies, quiet relief and public praise as Biden quits race

LA Times  

President Biden and other Group of 7 world leaders at a summit in May 2023. The latest bombshell — President Biden bowing out of the presidential contest — elicited quiet relief among Washington’s closest U.S. allies in Europe, some of whom had been privately fretting over whether Biden’s age and frailty enhanced the prospect of another turn in office for …

Ukraine will stop Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden tells NATO in forceful speech, and other key moments
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine will stop Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden tells NATO in forceful speech, and other key moments

ABC  

This wasn't Joe Biden's first NATO appearance, but never has the embattled US president been this closely watched by allies at home and abroad for proof he can still lead. Now, Mr Biden has delivered a forceful address to NATO members in Washington in his highest-profile policy speech since his halting debate performance last month. Putin wants nothing less, nothing …

Biden Looks To Make A Case For Himself At NATO Summit
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden Looks To Make A Case For Himself At NATO Summit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — NATO leaders gathering in Washington starting Tuesday plan to shore up transatlantic support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia. Several senior administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal conversations say the president displays a strong grasp of the broader issues — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China …

Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign
6 months ago

Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed NATO leaders to Washington on Tuesday by celebrating their unity against Russia’s Ukraine aggression and underscoring America’s ironclad commitment to the alliance under his watch — a message that seemed aimed at bucking up his own wobbly Democratic supporters as much as allies confronting the prospect of a return to the White House of …

Before Biden can save Ukraine, he must use the NATO summit to save himself
6 months ago

Before Biden can save Ukraine, he must use the NATO summit to save himself

CNN  

CNN — The NATO summit was long planned to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary, to lock in longterm military support for Ukraine and even to future-proof the West against a possible second term for Donald Trump. Biden’s leadership of NATO and lifeline to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion make him the most significant presidential trustee of the alliance since President George …

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech
6 months ago

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech

NPR  

Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech President Biden kicks off a NATO summit with a speech. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: President Biden welcomed world leaders to Washington this week for a summit to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NATO alliance. KHALID: Well, the NATO alliance has been a key priority for President Biden, and …

Biden vows U.S. ‘standing strong’ with Ukraine on France state visit
7 months ago

Biden vows U.S. ‘standing strong’ with Ukraine on France state visit

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed Washington was “standing strong” with Ukraine as French counterpart Emmanuel Macron hosted him on a state visit shadowed by Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion and the looming US election. “Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine,” Biden said alongside Macron after talks at the Elysee Palace. Expressing regret over how an aid package …

Biden-Xi summit: This is one of the most consequential diplomatic meetings in years.
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden-Xi summit: This is one of the most consequential diplomatic meetings in years.

Slate  

President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will meet this Wednesday for what could be their most consequential diplomatic rendezvous in many years. There was the shootdown of a wayward Chinese spy balloon that drifted across America, a string of steadily aggressive military exercises near Taiwan, the ramming of a Philippine boat in the South China Sea—and a …

What EU foreign policy chief said on Joe Biden's visit to Israel: ‘Necessary’
1 year, 2 months ago

What EU foreign policy chief said on Joe Biden's visit to Israel: ‘Necessary’

Hindustan Times  

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Tuesday that US President Joe Biden's planned visit to Israel after the Hamas attacks was "absolutely necessary". Israel-Hamas War: US President Joe Biden Biden is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday amid frantic diplomatic efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza after waves of Israeli retaliatory air …

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This probably wasn’t how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week ending. There is a diplomatic spat between U.S. allies Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil, growing concern about the future of U.S. funding for Ukraine, and the indictment of the influential chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, …

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’ s busy agenda for his time at the annual U.N. General Assembly next week will include meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Because, frankly, Republicans and Democrats both recognize that the United States cannot in its own naked self interest — let alone the moral obligation …

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden set for busy week of foreign policy, including talks with Brazil, Israel and Ukraine leaders

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden' s busy agenda for his time at …

Biden arrives in UK for meetings with King Charles, Sunak ahead of NATO summit
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden arrives in UK for meetings with King Charles, Sunak ahead of NATO summit

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden arrived in Britain Sunday where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before continuing to Vilnius for a NATO summit, then a final stop in new NATO member Finland. The main part of Biden's Europe trip will be the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Tuesday and Wednesday, where the Western allies will …

Biden begins three-nation tour with stop in London
1 year, 5 months ago

Biden begins three-nation tour with stop in London

Firstpost  

Biden’s first stop will be in London, where he will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street on Monday and then travel to Windsor Castle for a visit with King Charles US President Joe Biden departed on Sunday on a three-nation trip that will be dominated by a NATO summit in Lithuania aimed at showing solidarity with …

Biden makes Kyiv visit in strong signal to Putin
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden makes Kyiv visit in strong signal to Putin

Hindustan Times  

In a historic visit, just ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden travelled to Kyiv on Monday to express his solidarity with the Ukraine and convey American and western support to President Volodymyr Zelensky. I don’t think he’s thinking that right now.” On the next steps in US assistance to Ukraine, Biden said that …

Biden’s Ukraine visit upstages Putin and leaves Moscow’s military pundits raging
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden’s Ukraine visit upstages Putin and leaves Moscow’s military pundits raging

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine sparked anger and embarrassment among many of Russia’s hawkish military pundits on Monday, increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin as the Russian leader prepares to justify his stuttering invasion in a national address. But the visit caused fury in Russian pro-military and ultranationalist circles, as it upstages Putin on the eve of …

How Joe Biden swept into Kyiv on a train from Poland amid a cloak of secrecy
1 year, 10 months ago

How Joe Biden swept into Kyiv on a train from Poland amid a cloak of secrecy

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden made his first trip to Ukraine as US president on Monday, overriding objections from his security staff to make a gesture of solidarity with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Rather than travelling in via his presidential jet Air Force One, he took Ukraine’s state train service from the Polish border 400 miles east. “When Putin launched his invasion nearly one …

Biden makes surprise Ukraine visit, pledging more U.S. aid as war’s anniversary nears
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden makes surprise Ukraine visit, pledging more U.S. aid as war’s anniversary nears

LA Times  

Even as air-raid sirens wailed, Biden met with Ukraine’s leader to pledge continued U.S. support, both moral and material, for Kyiv against Russia. President Biden secretly slipped into Kyiv on Monday for a historic visit to show U.S. solidarity with war-torn Ukraine, pledging an additional half-billion dollars in military aid and declaring Russian leader Vladimir Putin to be “dead wrong” …

Biden and Xi, in first presidential sit-down, vow to ‘manage’ tense relationship
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden and Xi, in first presidential sit-down, vow to ‘manage’ tense relationship

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks in Indonesia. President Biden on Monday expressed confidence that a “new Cold War” can be avoided with China and that Beijing is not planning an “imminent” invasion of U.S. ally Taiwan. Tensions over Taiwan were exacerbated following high-profile visits to Taipei by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other U.S. lawmakers, …

Biden returns to world stage after midterm election
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden returns to world stage after midterm election

LA Times  

A stunning Democratic performance in Tuesday’s midterm elections lent unexpected momentum to President Biden as he prepared to shift his attention abroad this week, reminding America’s allies and rivals that he’s still the president despite uncertainty about whether his legislative agenda will survive a potentially split Congress next year. “The president will ask countries to make difficult choices — whether …

Biden’s Mideast trip aimed at reassuring wary leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden’s Mideast trip aimed at reassuring wary leaders

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Before stepping foot in Saudi Arabia, President Joe Biden knew there would be trouble. “It is only becoming clearer to me how closely interwoven America’s interests are with the successes of the Middle East,” the president said Saturday at a summit in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. “We will seek to build on this moment …

US signals Biden will avoid shaking hands during Middle East trip
2 years, 5 months ago

US signals Biden will avoid shaking hands during Middle East trip

Al Jazeera  

Despite the new COVID prevention guidelines, the US president has shaken the hands of Netanyahu and Gantz early in his visit to Israel. As Joe Biden starts his first visit to the Middle East as US president, the White House has signalled that he will avoid shaking hands with dignitaries and counterparts to decrease the risk of contracting COVID-19. But …

News Analysis: Biden avoiding some hard topics over looming Saudi Arabia visit
2 years, 5 months ago

News Analysis: Biden avoiding some hard topics over looming Saudi Arabia visit

LA Times  

President Biden greets Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday. Pressed last month on whether the president stands by his comments during the 2020 campaign that the Saudis were a “rogue” regime and international “pariah,” Biden’s press secretary fought hard to avoid answering directly. Biden also did not reference Khashoggi’s murder, only acknowledging “that …

Biden commits to more U.S. forces in Europe as NATO invites Sweden and Finland to join
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden commits to more U.S. forces in Europe as NATO invites Sweden and Finland to join

LA Times  

President Biden announces new U.S. troops in Europe during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the alliance’s summit in Madrid. Outlining the additional U.S. commitments in Europe, Biden said the U.S. would establish a new army headquarters in Poland — the first permanent American installation on NATO’s eastern flank — and put a rotational brigade combat team …

Biden’s foreign policy prioritizes alliances. Beyond Ukraine, there’s little to show for it
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden’s foreign policy prioritizes alliances. Beyond Ukraine, there’s little to show for it

LA Times  

President Biden at the opening ceremony at the Summit of the Americas on Wednesday in Los Angeles. A year ago, during his first meetings with Group of 7 and NATO leaders, President Biden vowed that “America is back,” promising the world’s other industrialized democracies that they could once again count on the U.S. to shore up alliances and the global …

Biden to meet with allies in Germany, Spain amid Ukraine war
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden to meet with allies in Germany, Spain amid Ukraine war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with allies in Germany and Spain in late June as he tries to hold together the fragile coalition opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The White House announced Wednesday that Biden will travel to southern Germany on June 25 to attend a Group of Seven summit of leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations. …

In visit, Biden will thank Polish leader for refugee efforts
2 years, 9 months ago

In visit, Biden will thank Polish leader for refugee efforts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will thank Poland’s president for the country’s efforts to shelter Ukrainian refugees as part of his trip this week to Europe as Russian forces bear down in a nearly-month old invasion. On Monday, European leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom spoke for about an hour, discussing “Russia’s brutal tactics in Ukraine, including …

White House: Biden To Visit Poland On Europe Trip This Week
2 years, 9 months ago

White House: Biden To Visit Poland On Europe Trip This Week

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his trip this week to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies, as Russian forces concentrate their fire upon cities and trapped civilians in a nearly month-old invasion of Ukraine. Biden will discuss how the U.S., along with its allies and partners, is …

White House: Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week
2 years, 9 months ago

White House: Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his trip this week to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies, as Russian forces concentrate their fire upon cities and trapped civilians in a nearly month-old invasion of Ukraine. Biden will discuss how the U.S., along with its allies and partners, is responding to “the …

White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks
2 years, 9 months ago

White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday. So it’s an opportunity to do exactly that.” The White House announced the president’s travel shortly before Biden on Tuesday signed a bill providing $13.6 billion in additional military …

Biden to attend NATO, EU summits in Brussels to discuss Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden to attend NATO, EU summits in Brussels to discuss Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

US president will seek to reaffirm ‘ironclad’ commitment to NATO allies, address fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday. So it’s an opportunity to do exactly that.” The US has repeatedly called …

Vladimir Putin: Diplomacy over Ukraine crisis must ‘intensify’
2 years, 10 months ago

Vladimir Putin: Diplomacy over Ukraine crisis must ‘intensify’

Al Jazeera  

Russian president reiterated the need for NATO to take Moscow’s demands for security guarantees seriously to avoid conflict. A Kremlin statement said Putin and Macron discussed the supply of weapons and ammunition by NATO countries to Ukraine, which the Kremlin said was pushing Kyiv towards a “military solution” against separatists in the country’s east. “Vladimir Putin reiterated the need for …

Macron meets with Putin, leading Europe’s diplomatic efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

Macron meets with Putin, leading Europe’s diplomatic efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis

CNN  

Moscow CNN — In the tense standoff between Russia and Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as a central figure in Europe’s diplomatic efforts to diffuse potential conflict. As the United States moves forces to Eastern Europe to support its NATO allies and Russia deploys more troops onto Ukraine’s border, Macron visited his counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow …

Biden, German leader to discuss Ukraine at Feb. 7 meeting
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden, German leader to discuss Ukraine at Feb. 7 meeting

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss Russian aggression toward Ukraine during a Feb. 7 meeting in Washington, the White House announced Thursday. Tensions have soared in recent weeks as the United States and its NATO partners express growing concern that a buildup of about 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine means that Moscow plans …

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin to hold call over stepped up security demands
3 years ago

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin to hold call over stepped up security demands

India TV News  

Highlights Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak to each other on Thursday 2 leaders will discuss a range of topics, said National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne Secy of State Antony Blinken spoke on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Thursday as the Russian leader has stepped up his demands for …

Biden to hold call with Russia’s Putin on Thursday
3 years ago

Biden to hold call with Russia’s Putin on Thursday

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden will speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the White House has announced, as the leaders work to address continuing tensions over Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine. In a statement on Wednesday, the White House’s National Security Council said Biden and Putin would have a phone call to discuss “a range of topics, including …

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin Russia will face toughest sanctions yet if Kremlin invades Ukraine
3 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin Russia will face toughest sanctions yet if Kremlin invades Ukraine

ABC  

United States President Joe Biden has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that the West would impose "strong economic and other measures" on Russia if it invades Ukraine, while Mr Putin has demanded guarantees NATO would not expand further eastward. Key points: Russia denies it has plans to invade Ukraine Mr Biden discussed the sanctions plan with European allies ahead of …

Biden warns Putin he'll face tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden warns Putin he'll face tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine

NPR  

Biden warns Putin he'll face tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption Adam Schultz/Adam Schultz/The White House via AP Adam Schultz/Adam Schultz/The White House via AP President Biden on Tuesday held a two-hour-long video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned him that if he decides to invade Ukraine, the United States and European allies …

Biden urges Putin to de-escalate Ukraine tensions in direct talks
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden urges Putin to de-escalate Ukraine tensions in direct talks

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin presents US president with demand for guarantees against NATO expansion eastward, Kremlin says. US President Joe Biden has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin against any “military escalation” with Ukraine, as the two leaders held direct talks amid weeks of rising tensions over Russia’s military buildup near the Ukrainian border. “Greetings, Mr President,” Putin said in a brief …

Biden says crafting plan to deter Russian action against Ukraine
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden says crafting plan to deter Russian action against Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The US president says he is putting together a plan to make it ‘very, very difficult’ for his Russian counterpart Putin to invade Ukraine. US President Joe Biden says he is preparing a “comprehensive” plan to make it difficult for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine, as the two leaders are expected to speak in the coming days …

Macron: Biden tells French President the US was ‘clumsy’ in handling nuclear submarine deal
3 years, 2 months ago

Macron: Biden tells French President the US was ‘clumsy’ in handling nuclear submarine deal

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden on Friday admitted that his administration was “clumsy” in its handling of the deal that deprived France of billions in defense contracts. The comment came during a closely watched meeting with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in Rome, meant to repair fractured ties after a rift over an agreement to provide Australia with submarines, “I …

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