The first face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place next month in Switzerland, two US officials told CNN, as the White House and Kremlin move closer to finalising preparations for the summit this week
Officials said Geneva was the latest contender to host the long-discussed meeting between the two leaders, who are expected to meet on 15-16 June at the conclusion of Biden’s first international trip since taking office.
The White House has sent national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Geneva this week to meet his Russian counterpart, officials said, as details of the Biden-Putin meeting are worked out.
A White House spokesman declined to comment on the final location of the host city until all the details are clear.