Putin says talks were 'constructive' incl broad diplomatic negotiations on a number of issues. Putin says Biden agreed to START treaty extension for 5 years, Cyber war will be subject to negotiations, Putin says he will settle Ukraine on Minsk agreement re: Donbas. more....
Biden is an 'experienced statesman', Biden raised human rights and Navalny. Putin says the US supports Russian opposition, unclear on next steps. On Arctic militarization and exploitation Putin "restoring what was there" not infringing on international regulations.
.....Members of Arctic countries can do a lot together. Agreement on next steps on cyber security, strategic stability, and Arctic. Putin compares Navalny movement with BLM and Jan 6 Insurrectionists. "don't want same thing in Russia" Does not commit to fair elections....
...Prisoner swap discussed. Biden did not invite Putin to US. 'Biden is 'constructive, well-balanced and experienced'. 'A seasoned politician'. Putin says Biden recalled mother and showed his values. 'Doesn't mean we declared eternal love, we protect interests of our country'...
... Biden says this was not a competitive event. Putin says he agreed. 'This was a productive meeting, fruitful, to the point. Took place in an atmosphere in where it was possible to accomplish something. Glimpses of hope'...
...notes taken while presser in progress - subject to revision.
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