Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin
increase font size Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin Diplomatic issues, including the tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats and closure of consulates, will be high on the agenda for both sides. By AAMER MADHANI, JONATHAN LEMIRE and ELLEN KNICKMEYERAssociated Press Share GENEVA — Fresh from supportive summits with allies, Joe Biden declared himself ready Tuesday to take on Russia’s Vladimir Putin in far more confrontational talks – a climactic finish to the most important week of meetings in his young presidency. Biden meets for his first talks as president with the ...