Predictions
- Return of ambassadors following Putin-Biden summit will support continued bilateral engagement, limiting potential for rapid deterioration in relations
- Relations will remain tense as Moscow continues to pursue assertive foreign policy approach in effort to extend Russian global influence
- Cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure will be met with strong response from Washington, potentially including sanctions on secondary debt market
Event
President Putin and US President Biden met in Geneva on 16 June, resulting in an agreement to restore ambassadors and hold discussions on cybersecurity, arms control and a possible prisoner exchange.
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