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White House announces exact time of Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva
Jun 16 - Wednesday’s meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden will begin at 1:35pm local time at Villa La Grange in Geneva, Switzerland. This is noted in the working schedule of the head of the US administration, which was released by the White House on Tuesday.
Prior to that, however, a traditional photoshoot is planned.
The schedule emphasizes that the talks in the expanded format will start at 2:55pm local time—and without the press. At the same time, it is noted that the American leader will continue his extended bilateral meeting with the Russian President at 4:40pm local time.
According to the document, Biden will hold a news conference after the meeting with Putin; but the White House does not specify as to when it will kick off. After that, Biden will return to Washington by the presidential plane, but the exact time of arrival is not specified either.
Moreover, as expected, the Russian President will hold a news conference first. source from
Jun 16 - Wednesday’s meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden will begin at 1:35pm local time at Villa La Grange in Geneva, Switzerland. This is noted in the working schedule of the head of the US administration, which was released by the White House on Tuesday.
Prior to that, however, a traditional photoshoot is planned.
The schedule emphasizes that the talks in the expanded format will start at 2:55pm local time—and without the press. At the same time, it is noted that the American leader will continue his extended bilateral meeting with the Russian President at 4:40pm local time.
According to the document, Biden will hold a news conference after the meeting with Putin; but the White House does not specify as to when it will kick off. After that, Biden will return to Washington by the presidential plane, but the exact time of arrival is not specified either.
Moreover, as expected, the Russian President will hold a news conference first. source from
NATO representatives also referred to the conflicts in Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, calling on Russia to reverse its military build-up and stop restricting navigation in parts of the Black Sea.
“While NATO stands by its international commitments, Russia continues to breach the values, principles, trust, and commitments outlined in agreed documents that underpin the NATO-Russia relationship.”
Jun. 16 - ...“What I’ll convey to President Putin is that I’m not looking for conflict with Russia but that we will respond if Russia continues its harmful activities,” the U.S. President Joe Biden said, at a news conference in Brussels, in the context of his next meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
The organisation representatives informed that all practical civilian and military cooperation with Russia was suspended, “while remaining open to political dialogue.”
“Until Russia demonstrates compliance with international law and its international obligations and responsibilities, there can be no return to “business as usual”. We will continue to respond to the deteriorating security environment by enhancing our deterrence and defence posture, including by a forward presence in the eastern part of the Alliance. NATO does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to Russia. Decisions we have taken are fully consistent with our international commitments, and therefore cannot be regarded by anyone as contradicting the NATO-Russia Founding Act”...quoted from
“While NATO stands by its international commitments, Russia continues to breach the values, principles, trust, and commitments outlined in agreed documents that underpin the NATO-Russia relationship.”
Jun. 16 - ...“What I’ll convey to President Putin is that I’m not looking for conflict with Russia but that we will respond if Russia continues its harmful activities,” the U.S. President Joe Biden said, at a news conference in Brussels, in the context of his next meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
The organisation representatives informed that all practical civilian and military cooperation with Russia was suspended, “while remaining open to political dialogue.”
“Until Russia demonstrates compliance with international law and its international obligations and responsibilities, there can be no return to “business as usual”. We will continue to respond to the deteriorating security environment by enhancing our deterrence and defence posture, including by a forward presence in the eastern part of the Alliance. NATO does not seek confrontation and poses no threat to Russia. Decisions we have taken are fully consistent with our international commitments, and therefore cannot be regarded by anyone as contradicting the NATO-Russia Founding Act”...quoted from
Refusing permission for bases could alienate the US leading to reduced support in global forums, apart from impacting military and developmental aid. Granting bases could anger China, the Taliban and its own clergy. The final call will be taken by Rawalpindi, possibly in consultation with China.
Giving Bases or Not; Pakistan’s Dilemma after US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Jun. 16 - It is confirmed that the US, while withdrawing from Afghanistan, wants to set up drone bases in the region for monitoring, engaging terrorist targets and supporting Afghan forces in their operations against the Taliban. Simultaneously, it is pushing for an agreement within Afghanistan, resulting in the establishment of a coalition government. It also intends to deny space to other terrorist groups, including al Qaeda and ISIS, from enhancing operations. Reports suggest that while the US is in talks with nations along Afghanistan’s borders, it prefers bases in Pakistan.
Pakistan had, in 2011, allowed the US to use its Shamsi air force base, claiming it was under operational control of the UAE and that permission was granted by them. Subsequently, the facility was closed but the US maintains overflight rights over Pakistan. Its recent airstrikes on Taliban targets have taken this route. The US’ adverserial relationship with Iran limits the choice for overflight to Pakistan. The US has engaged with Pakistan at different levels to convey its requirement for a base. Pakistan’s National Security Advisor, Moeed Yusuf, rushed to Geneva in the third week of May to discuss the American request for bases in Pakistan with his US counterpart, Jack Sullivan... more
Giving Bases or Not; Pakistan’s Dilemma after US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Jun. 16 - It is confirmed that the US, while withdrawing from Afghanistan, wants to set up drone bases in the region for monitoring, engaging terrorist targets and supporting Afghan forces in their operations against the Taliban. Simultaneously, it is pushing for an agreement within Afghanistan, resulting in the establishment of a coalition government. It also intends to deny space to other terrorist groups, including al Qaeda and ISIS, from enhancing operations. Reports suggest that while the US is in talks with nations along Afghanistan’s borders, it prefers bases in Pakistan.
Pakistan had, in 2011, allowed the US to use its Shamsi air force base, claiming it was under operational control of the UAE and that permission was granted by them. Subsequently, the facility was closed but the US maintains overflight rights over Pakistan. Its recent airstrikes on Taliban targets have taken this route. The US’ adverserial relationship with Iran limits the choice for overflight to Pakistan. The US has engaged with Pakistan at different levels to convey its requirement for a base. Pakistan’s National Security Advisor, Moeed Yusuf, rushed to Geneva in the third week of May to discuss the American request for bases in Pakistan with his US counterpart, Jack Sullivan... more
Jun. 16 - ...Speaking at a news conference on Sunday, Biden said: "This is not a contest about who can do better in front of a press conference or try to embarrass each other. It's about making myself very clear what the conditions are to get a better relationship are with Russia."
"We're not looking for conflict. We are looking to resolve those actions which we think are inconsistent with international norms, number one. Number two, where we can work together," Biden said. qupted from
"We're not looking for conflict. We are looking to resolve those actions which we think are inconsistent with international norms, number one. Number two, where we can work together," Biden said. qupted from
JUNE 15, 2021
President Biden Arrives for U.S.-EU Summit in Brussels
President Biden arrived for the EU-U.S. Summit in Brussels, Belgium. He was greeted by Charles Michel, president of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission,
President Biden Arrives for U.S.-EU Summit in Brussels
President Biden arrived for the EU-U.S. Summit in Brussels, Belgium. He was greeted by Charles Michel, president of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission,
Remarks by President Biden, President of the European Council Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Before the U.S.-EU Summit
JUNE 15, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Europa Building, European Council
Brussels, Belgium
PRESIDENT MICHEL: Well, Mr. President, dear Joe, we are so pleased to welcome you in Brussels. You are back in Brussels, and America is back on the global scene. It’s great news. It’s great news for our Alliance. It’s also great news for the world. And we are really delighted to work with you in order to tackle, together, some important global challenges.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, I think we have a great opportunity to work both with the EU, as well as NATO. And we’re — we’re feeling very good about it. We found the reception to be good, and I — and America is back.
We are — (inaudible) we’ve never fully left, but we are reasserting the fact that it’s overwhelmingly in the interest of the United States of America to have a great relationship with NATO and with the EU. I have a very different view than my predecessor did.
So, I’m looking forward to talking with you all about what we’re about to do, and — and I’m anxious to begin.
VON DER LEYEN: And a very warm welcome for my part, too. What a pleasure to have you here. What an honor to have you here.
So, the fact that you are coming so early in your mandate, I think, underlines your personal attachment to Europe, and we really appreciate that.
And indeed, the last four years have not been easy. The world has dramatically changed. Europe has changed. But we wanted to reassure you: We are friends and allies and we are very much looking forward to working together. (Inaudible.)
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, what a great opportunity. (Inaudible.) Thank you.
Q Mr. President, did you agree on a Turkish presence in Afghanistan?
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Did I agree on a — what?
Q Turkish presence in Afghanistan, after you met with Mr. Erdoğan yesterday.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Did I agree on a Turkish --
Q Did you discuss or agree on any kind of Turkish presence in Afghanistan after your withdrawal?
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Oh, we had — we had long discussions, and I feel very good about our meeting. And I’ll let the — I’ll let the Turks tell you about it.
Q Mr. President, do you have an agreement on Airbus and Boeing?
(The President crosses his fingers.)
Q Mr. President, what do you like about EU the most?
PRESIDENT BIDEN: I like the presidents. (Laughter.) source from
JUNE 15, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Europa Building, European Council
Brussels, Belgium
PRESIDENT MICHEL: Well, Mr. President, dear Joe, we are so pleased to welcome you in Brussels. You are back in Brussels, and America is back on the global scene. It’s great news. It’s great news for our Alliance. It’s also great news for the world. And we are really delighted to work with you in order to tackle, together, some important global challenges.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, I think we have a great opportunity to work both with the EU, as well as NATO. And we’re — we’re feeling very good about it. We found the reception to be good, and I — and America is back.
We are — (inaudible) we’ve never fully left, but we are reasserting the fact that it’s overwhelmingly in the interest of the United States of America to have a great relationship with NATO and with the EU. I have a very different view than my predecessor did.
So, I’m looking forward to talking with you all about what we’re about to do, and — and I’m anxious to begin.
VON DER LEYEN: And a very warm welcome for my part, too. What a pleasure to have you here. What an honor to have you here.
So, the fact that you are coming so early in your mandate, I think, underlines your personal attachment to Europe, and we really appreciate that.
And indeed, the last four years have not been easy. The world has dramatically changed. Europe has changed. But we wanted to reassure you: We are friends and allies and we are very much looking forward to working together. (Inaudible.)
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, what a great opportunity. (Inaudible.) Thank you.
Q Mr. President, did you agree on a Turkish presence in Afghanistan?
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Did I agree on a — what?
Q Turkish presence in Afghanistan, after you met with Mr. Erdoğan yesterday.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Did I agree on a Turkish --
Q Did you discuss or agree on any kind of Turkish presence in Afghanistan after your withdrawal?
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Oh, we had — we had long discussions, and I feel very good about our meeting. And I’ll let the — I’ll let the Turks tell you about it.
Q Mr. President, do you have an agreement on Airbus and Boeing?
(The President crosses his fingers.)
Q Mr. President, what do you like about EU the most?
PRESIDENT BIDEN: I like the presidents. (Laughter.) source from
