Vladimir Putin says Biden ‘radically different’ after impulsive Trump

Russian ruler says relations with US at their lowest point in years as the two presidents prepare to meet in Geneva

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has said US-Russia relations are at their lowest point in years, in an interview before his meeting with the US president, Joe Biden, next week.

Putin and Biden will meet in Geneva on Wednesday. The White House has said Biden will bring up ransomware attacks emanating from Russia, Moscow's aggression against Ukraine, the jailing of dissidents and other issues that have irritated the relationship.