From the Biden-Putin meeting, skepticism and respect

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The presidents Beden and Putin did not use the word “rim” to describe the state of relations between the two countries after their summit in Switzerland. But that is what the meeting achieved, with the two leaders stressing clear areas of dispute, even though they pointed out areas on smaller scale where they could co-operate.

They conveyed a mutual respect and a mutual scepticism. It was a surprise return to the most conventional US-Russia framework following Donald Trump's presidency, which often seemed to exalt Putin and created at least the aspirin for countries to become more partners.

This time, each leader left with the understanding that some of the old rules still apply. Russia returns to its country as a worthy “ ”, as President Biden said, instead of a kind of colleague country. And earlier tensions, over cyber war and human rights, continue.

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After their three-hour meeting, President Biden's beaming trend stood in stark contrast to Putin's most discreet and silent tone, which sometimes went to defense when questions were asked by journalists about human rights violations in Russia and the invasion of Ukraine.

Even so, President Biden acknowledged that his optimism was more a wish than a reality.

I'm going to drive you all crazy because I know that you always want to put a negative emphasis on things, especially in public”, he said shortly before he boarded Air Force One, adding that, in this way, “garanton that nothing will happen”.

This highlighted the president's negotiation style, whether with Putin or with the Republicans in the US Senate for infrastructure, which he publicly expresses his belief that an agreement can be reached despite often major disputes.

“ “All foreign policy is a logical extension of personal relations. It's the way human nature works”.

He later added that, “has a value to be realistic and to raise an optimistic front, an optimistic face”.

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The eight-day trip to three countries of President Beden demonstrated its emphasis on all personal relations.

There is no substitute, as you know that you have covered me for a while, for face-to-face dialogue between leaders. No”, President Biden said, announcing his summit with Putin a success, simply because they spoke personally.

Throughout his trip, most of President Biden's meetings were held privately, without cameras, or just a few open moments for the media.

This highlighted President Beden's confidence in invisible personal ties that could spur results in foreign and domestic politics.

And it marked a clear departure from the style of former President Trump, whose public meetings with global leaders became a kind of legend on the international stage. Relations tended to flow in a direction with uncertain public performances by heads of state and government trying to position themselves on the good side of former President Trump.

President Biden thinks these leaders will welcome back to the approach of the old “schoolroom”. /voa/