President Biden met with Russian President Putin in person for the first time since taking office yesterday. The summit came amid ongoing tensions between the US and Russia, and the two heads of state discussed a wide range of topics including human rights, cybersecurity, arms controls, and election security.
Extra: Read Biden’s full remarks following the meeting.
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