As the expert noted, in this way the Biden administration is trying to defend itself within the framework of the situation in the domestic policy of the United States.
“President Vladimir Putin, answering a question about the upcoming meeting, said that US-Russia relations are a hostage of US domestic policy.
What an onslaught on Biden is now going on, he is accused from all sides ... You can recall when preparations were made for Trump's meeting with Putin, the same flurry of accusations was brought down on him by supporters of the Democrats, ”the expert explained.
According to him, in this situation, Biden is forced to "fight back", so there are similar statements that the United States does not miss the opportunity to influence Russia by various methods, to mark red lines, including imposing sanctions.
According to Svetov, it is necessary to "understand the realities" in which Putin's interlocutor finds himself.
Earlier, Psaki announced the readiness of the United States to impose new sanctions against Russia, despite the upcoming meeting between Putin and Biden in Geneva.