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What's At Stake As President Biden Enters Negotiations With Vladimir Putin

Jun 15, 2021

Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, provides fascinating insights on the high-stakes summit between President Biden and Vladimir Putin. He discusses the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations and the challenges posed by cyber threats. McFaul emphasizes the importance of direct communication and understanding the concentrated power structure within Russia. He highlights potential areas for negotiation, urging a focus on substantive issues rather than mere gestures, and reflects on the broader implications for international diplomacy.

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Intro

3min

Resetting International Relations: Biden's Global Agenda

4min

Navigating the High-Stakes Biden-Putin Negotiation

2min

Navigating U.S.-Russia Diplomacy

4min

Analyzing the Biden-Putin Summit and NPR's Coverage

2min

Wednesday will be President Biden's first meeting with one of America's greatest adversaries. Drawing a contrast with his predecessor is the least of what the commander-in-chief hopes to accomplish when he sits down with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly is covering the summit in Geneva, where she spoke to former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about what the U.S. could expect to gain from negotiations.

For more coverage of the negotiations, follow Mary Louise Kelly on Twitter and tune into NPR's Up First on Wednesday morning. Listen via Apple, Spotify or Pocket Casts.

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