“President (USA Joe Biden. -

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) clearly stated to President (Russia Vladimir. -

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) Putin during negotiations in Geneva a few months ago and during a video conference (December 7 -

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) that our clear preference would be a stable, predictable relationship with Russia ", - quoted by Blinken TASS.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the talks with his American counterpart Joe Biden open and constructive.

The talks between Putin and Biden were held via video link on December 7.

The leaders talked for two hours.