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"I Did What I Came To Do": President Biden Meets With Russia's Vladimir Putin

Jun 16, 2021

Lucian Kim, NPR's Moscow correspondent, shares his expert insights on the recent summit between President Biden and Vladimir Putin. They discuss the contrasting narratives from the leaders' press conferences, emphasizing the summit's significance. Kim analyzes the evolving U.S.-Russia relationship and the vital topic of cybersecurity, noting the acknowledgment of cyber threats from Russia. The episode delves into the historical context of their discussions and the potential pathways for future dialogue and cooperation in a tense geopolitical landscape.

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Intro

2min

Redefining U.S.-Russia Relations

4min

Cybersecurity Diplomacy: Biden and Putin's Meeting

6min

Insights from Moscow and Geneva: A Look at Biden and Putin's Summit

2min

Biden and Putin: A Historic Summit

5min

In Geneva, President Biden and Russia President Vladimir Putin met for hours. At separate news conferences Putin described the talks as "constructive" and Biden said he did what he came to do. Both leaders agreed to keep talking.

This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and NPR's Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim.

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