Kremlin on Biden-Putin Summit: Calls to Contain Russia Not Constructive

By Staff, Agencies 

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that “The statements coming from the US about a necessity to contain Russia ahead of the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva do not ease the general atmosphere.”

“There are still vibes favoring the need to speak with Moscow through containment, through pressure, and so on. We all hear the words that Moscow will have to pay for this, for that. This, of course, does not ease the general atmosphere, but again I repeat: after all, both sides have the intention to speak, both President Putin and President Biden," the Russian spokesman said.

He further added: “Putin is always clear when it comes to outlining the red lines for Russia."

Meanwhile, Peskov argued that there is a positive sign in American rhetoric calling for a dialogue with Russia, which will be taken into account by President Putin.

Addressing the matter of Ukraine, a topic that is expected to be raised by two presidents during their bilateral talks, the spokesperson noted that Biden's statement about the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO will be taken into account by Moscow.  

"This is a new element. No such statements have been made before. Of course, in Moscow, we paid full attention to it. I have no doubt that, if necessary, the President will clearly outline our position," Peskov added.