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“We want stable relations” with Russia, but we had to answer because “we cannot allow interference” in our elections. This was stated by US President Joe Biden, who spoke in Washington on relations with Moscow on the day they were approved sanctions against Russia and it was decided the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats. “If Russia continues to interfere with our democracy, I am ready to take other actions to respond,” said the American president.
We had “frank and respectful” conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I was clear with him that I could have gone further – Biden said, referring to the sanctions – but I chose not to. To be proportionate”.