Biden’s strife with Russia continues, as Putin calls his observations “anti-Russian rhetoric”

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Biden has been largely critical of Russia throughout his presidential campaign, claiming Moscow to be the biggest threat to the US elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, October 7, called United States Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s observations about Moscow “anti-Russian rhetoric.”

“As far as the candidate from the Democratic Party is concerned … we also see quite sharp anti-Russian rhetoric. Unfortunately, we are used to this,” Putin said during an appearance on state television, adding that Russia was ready to work with any US president.

However, Putin also stated that Biden’s comments on arms control were a welcome sign for the US-Russia relationship going forward.

“Candidate Biden publicly said he was ready for an extension of New START or to reach a new treaty to limit strategic weapons, and this is a very serious element of our cooperation in the future,” Putin said, referring to New START, the last major nuclear arms agreement between the two nations that is due to expire in February 2021.

No breakthrough has been achieved so far regarding a new treaty or an extension. However, the…