Putin will bald mit Biden sprechen - aber nicht am Wochenende

SHOTLIST NUR FÜR AFP-ABONNENTEN (NO RESALE)BERLIN, DEUTSCHLAND29. JANUAR 2021QUELLE: AFP1. Foto Peace activists wearing masks of Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and newly elected US President Joe Biden pose with mock nuclear missiles in front of the US embassy in Berlin on January 29, 2021 in an action to call for more progress in nuclear disarmament.WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA26. JANUAR 2021QUELLE: AFP2. Foto (COMBO) This combination of file pictures created on January 26, 2021 shows US President Joe Biden (L) speaking in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2021; and Russian President Vladimir Putin holding his annual press conference in Moscow on December 19, 2019.MOSKAU, RUSSLAND18. MÄRZ 2021QUELLE: RUSSIAN POOL3. O-TON 1 - Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Mann, Russian, 31 Sek.): 'We should not talk behind each other's backs, we can and should continue the relationship. Moreover, I have been thinking about this: the last time we had a phone conversation, the initiative came from President Biden. I want to invite President Biden to continue our discussion, but on condition that we will do this practically live, as they say, online. It would be an open, live discussion.'4. O-TON 2 - Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Mann, Russian, 19 Sek.): 'I wouldn't want to put it on a back burner. I want to go to the taiga for the weekend for a bit of rest, but that could be either tomorrow or let's say Monday. We are ready at any time convenient for the American side. Right now after our conversation I will give instructions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 'MOSKAU, KRASNODARSKIY KRAY, RUSSLAND10. MÄRZ 2011QUELLE: POOL5. Foto Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) and US Vice President Joe Biden (2nd R) meet on March 10, 2011 with their delegations in Moscow. Putin on March 10 proposed to Biden that Russia and the United States abolish visas in a 'historic' step to seal a revival in ties. Biden's visit is aimed at building on the 'reset' in relations spearheaded by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev but Putin has until now enjoyed less cordial relations with Washington than his successor as Kremlin chief. AFP PHOTO / RIA-NOVOSTI POOL / ALEXEY DRUZHININ