Biden Prepares for Putin Meeting
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday at a time when the U.S. is accusing Russia of hacking federal agencies and interfering in the 2020 election.
While sanctions have been imposed by the U.S., Putin remains unaffected and repudiates Russian involvement.
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