Biden, Putin Agree 'in Principle' to Summit, White House Says

The transcript discusses a proposed summit between the US and Russia, initiated by French President Macron. The summit is conditional on no Russian military incursions into Ukraine. US Secretary of State Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will meet to discuss details. The summit aims to include other stakeholders, such as Ukraine and European leaders. Recent military exercises in Belarus have heightened tensions, as Russian troops are now staying in Belarus, contrary to previous statements.

Who proposed the summit between the US and Russia?

• Secretary Blinken

• President Putin

• President Macron

• President Biden

What is the condition for the US-Russia summit to take place?

• A formal invitation from the UN

• Approval from European leaders

• No Russian invasion of Ukraine

• Completion of military exercises

Which leaders are expected to be involved in the follow-up summit?

• Only US and Russian Presidents

• Middle Eastern leaders

• Ukrainian President and European leaders

• US, Russian, and Chinese Presidents

What was the initial plan for Russian troops after the military exercises in Belarus?

• To join NATO forces

• To move to Ukraine

• To return to Russia

• To remain in Belarus

What recent change has increased tensions regarding Russian troops?

• Their movement towards the US

• Their deployment to China

• Their decision to stay in Belarus

• Their withdrawal from Belarus