Biden Says "Hope And Expectation" For Putin Meet In June During Europe Trip

Biden in April offered a meeting in a third country to discuss rising tensions over Russian sabre rattling around Ukraine, the treatment of jailed critic Navalny, and other flashpoints.

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he expects to hold a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a June trip to Europe. "That is my hope and expectation," Biden said. Biden in April offered a meeting in a third country to discuss rising tensions over Russian sabre rattling around Ukraine, the treatment of jailed Putin opponent Alexei Navalny, and other flashpoints. A summit has not been confirmed but a Putin advisor, Yury Ushakov, has said planning is underway.