Biden, who for years depicted Putin as an aggressor and dictator, used softer language when describing the Russian leader in Brussels on Monday evening.
sanctions against over a dozen Russian individuals and entities linked with election interference. In conjunction, Biden signed an executive order enabling the U.S. to sanction parts of Russia’s economy at its own discretion.
Asked by a reporter how the U.S. would respond to continued abuse of Navalny that could end the opposition leader’s life, Biden indicated that he would not give Russia a free pass."Navalny's death would be another indication that Russia has little or no intention of abiding by basic fundamental human rights,” he said. “It would be a tragedy and do nothing but hurt his relationships with the rest of the world, in my view, and with me.
Putin enjoyed a warm relationship with former President Donald Trump, who frequently complimented the Russian leader. Following a meeting in Helsinki,and not U.S. intelligence agencies when it came to Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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