Biden's meeting with Putin, which will take place in Geneva, is in the spotlight. Biden had previously called Putin a "killer," but before arriving in Geneva, he changed his tune and said Putin was worthy of respect. However, not only will the leaders of the two countries not hold a joint press conference, but even the basic meal together session has been canceled. This indicates that there is an atmosphere of tension in the talks.
Earlier this year, Suga reportedly held a symbolic dinner event during a private meeting with Biden aimed at easing tensions. However, this "US-Russia meeting" did not have this link, which further highlighted the tense atmosphere of the talks. In his speech, Biden said that although Putin may have been a "killer" in the past, he found that Putin deserved to be respected. He stressed that it is not possible to rely on the "trust" of the other side in negotiations, but to express one's intentions through certain practices.
Biden ended his speech by "threatening" Putin, saying that if Putin cooperates, everything will go well, otherwise the United States will tell Russia what "American red lines" are. Russia is not optimistic about the outcome of the talks, believing that it is impossible for the two countries to reach any agreement. Ushakov said that the center of the talks will be discussions on the epidemic, the fight against Internet crime and the war in eastern Ukraine.
In addition, Russia has declared the Navalny group illegal, banning those involved from participating in politics. This is seen as a response to US interference in Russia's internal affairs.
During the talks, Russia's entourage included an assistant, a chief, and a press secretary, and the United States had a similar entourage.
The outcome of this meeting is still uncertain, but all parties are closely watching the progress of the talks and the possible implications.