Biden's strategy of pessimism ekes out progress with Putin
Biden’s strategy of pessimism ekes out progress with Putin John Hudson Replay Video UP NEXT GENEVA —In a political career spanning four decades, President Biden has seen American presidents from both parties try to transform the U.S. relationship with Russia only to leave office disappointed. In his first meeting as commander in chief with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden intended not to make the same mistake. He would make no overtures for a reset in relations, and his pessimism about the prospects of changing Putin’s mind on issues such as human rights ...