Biden tells Fox News reporter he talked to Putin about ‘You’ when asked about his call with Russian president

FILE - In this March 10, 2011, file photo, then-Vice President Joe Biden, left, shakes hands with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. Russia and the United States exchanged documents Tuesday Jan. 26, 2021, to extend the New START nuclear treaty, their last remaining arms control pact, the Kremlin said. The Kremlin readout of a phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin said they voiced satisfaction with the move. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File) (AP)

Joe Biden brushed off a reporter's question about his discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference.

Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked Mr Biden what he discussed with Mr Putin on a recent call between the leaders.

The president replied "You. He sends his best" as he walked away from the press.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that Mr Biden called Mr Putin on Tuesday.

"President Biden made clear that the United States will act firmly in defense of its national interests in response to actions by Russia that harm us or our allies," the White House said in a statement. "The two presidents agreed to maintain transparent and consistent communication going forward."

According to the White House, Mr Biden told Mr Putin that the US would defend itself from "malign actions by Russia".

“His intention was also to make clear that the United States will act firmly in de ..

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