Cooler heads say President Biden skillfully laid the groundwork for what he can, and cannot, reasonably expect to gain from the Kremlin.
Tag: Geneva (Switzerland)
Biden and Putin Express Desire for Better Relations at Summit
After their first summit meeting, the two leaders described each other with respect but resolved none of the disagreements that have sent U.S.-Russian ties to their lowest level since the Cold War.
An 18th-century villa was again a stage for history.
The site also hosted a closing gala for officials who signed the Geneva Convention in the mid-1800s.
In Geneva, Putin Wants Respect. Biden Might Just Give Him Some.
By calling the Russian leader “a worthy adversary,” the president raised expectations in Moscow, but he will expect the favor to be returned.
Swiss Voters Narrowly Approve a Ban on Face Coverings
The referendum forbids veils worn by Muslim women in public places, as well as ski masks donned by protesters.
Corruption Trial of French-Israeli Tycoon Begins in Switzerland
Swiss prosecutors have accused the billionaire Beny Steinmetz of securing lucrative mining deals in the West African country of Guinea with bribes. Mr. Steinmetz has denied the charges.
Trump Gave W.H.O. a List of Demands. Hours Later, He Walked Away.
When President Trump quit the health organization, he left a list of seven demands on the table. Here they are.
Lebanon Faces Humanitarian Crisis After Beirut Explosion, U.N. Says
The United Nations warning came as President Michel Aoun said the investigation into the deadly explosion in Beirut would examine if “external interference” played a role.
A Mile-Long Line for Free Food in Geneva, One of World’s Richest Cities
The Swiss city is best known for bankers, watchmakers and U.N. officials. But the virus has forced thousands from Geneva’s underclass to line up for hours for food aid.
W.H.O. Members Reject Trump’s Demands but Agree to Study Its Virus Response
The outcome left the United States isolated as officials from China, Russia and the European Union chided Mr. Trump over his heated threats.