Biden, in first call with Putin, presses on Navalny, treaty

News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden had his first call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the White House and Kremlin said. US officials said Biden raised concerns about the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny while pressing the Russian president on his nation's involvement in a massive cyberespionage campaign and bounties on American troops in Afghanistan.On a positive note, the two presidents agreed to have their teams work urgently to complete an extension of New START, the last remaining US-Russian arms control treaty, before it expires next month."In the nearest days, the parties will complete the necessary procedures that will ensure further functioning'' of the pact, the Kremlin said in its readout of the call.Biden has looked to establish a break from the warm rhetoric often displayed toward Putin by his predecessor, Donald Trump. But the new president also is looking to preserve room for diplomacy.Unlike his immediate predecessors, Biden has not held out hope for a "reset'' in relations with Russia but has instead indicated he wants to manage differences with the former Cold War foe without necessarily resolving them or improving ties. And, with a heavy domestic agenda and looming decisions needed on Iran and China, a direct confrontation with To keep reading about Biden, in first call with Putin, presses on Navalny, treaty, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea
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