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Putin Says U.S. Wants to Hold Back Russia Development

普京称美国想阻碍俄罗斯发展

The Russian leader called for improved relations with Washington in advance of a summit with Biden that is expected to cover topics such as nuclear arms, climate change and Ukraine.

俄罗斯领导人普京呼吁在与拜登举行峰会之前改善俄罗斯与美国的关系，该峰会预计将涵盖核武器、气候变化和乌克兰等话题。