President Biden said on Thursday that he would be willing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin — but only if the Russian leader showed a willingness to end his war in Ukraine, adding there were “no immediate plans” to such a meeting.
Mr. Biden’s remarks at a White House press conference followed his meeting with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, who has encouraged negotiations to bring about a peaceful end to the war.
“I am prepared to speak with Mr. Putin if, in fact, there is an interest in him deciding he’s looking for a way to end the war,” Mr.