MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 5 set a tough tone for his upcoming summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing Washington of trying to contain Russia and citing its response to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a manifestation of the West’s double standards.
Associated Press: Putin chafes at US, criticizes response to Capitol attack
Protesters gather next to the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital during a joint U.S. Congress session held to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
