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Putin Open to Talks Today/Monday - Biden Holds His Tongue

RUSSIA

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  • Putin says he is ready to hold talks with Biden today or on Monday after yesterday's tit-for-tat remarks between the two superpowers.
    • Putin says he wouldn't put talks off for too long and has already given the correspondence direction to the Foreign Ministry. Meanwhile, Biden ignored a journalist question asking if he would agree to talk to Putin
  • Four Key Navalny supporters' house arrests extended into summer on allegations of inciting mass violations of covid restrictions with 6 more expected to be extended today.
    • Critics have accused the Kremlin of stifling dissent ahead of September Duma elections. All 10 face up to 2 years in prison
  • Russia Foreign Ministry says UK's decision to continue to build its nuclear arsenal by 40% (to 260 nuclear warheads from 180) must be taken into account regarding the Russia-US strategic balance
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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