Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

June 9, 2021

The President. You dropped your phone. You dropped your phone. Watch out for the cicadas. I just got oneâit just got me.

Group of Seven (Gâ7) Nations Summit in Cornwall, United Kingdom/Russia/China

Q. What's your main goal today when you get over there?

The President. Strengthening the alliance and make it clear to Putin and to China that Europe and the United States are tight, and the Gâ7 is going to move.

Global Coronavirus Vaccination Efforts

Q. Mr. President, do you expect to come out with a vaccine strategy for the world?

The President. I have one, and I'll be announcing it. Thank you.

Recent Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Companies/Russia-U.S. Relations

Q. Do expect that the Presidentâdo you expect that Putin will be able to work out any kind of understanding with you on the cyber attacks?

The President. Who knows at this point. It's going to be a subject of our discussion.

NOTE: The President spoke at 8:26 a.m. on the tarmac prior to boarding Air Force One en route to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. In his remarks, he referred to President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia.

Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters :: Joint Base Andrews, MD.

Names: Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Subjects: Commerce, international : Group of Seven (Gâ7) nations; Communications : News media :: Presidential interviews; Defense and national security : Cybersecurity :: Cyber attacks; Maryland : Joint Base Andrews; Maryland : President's visits; Russia : President.

DCPD Number: DCPD202100488.

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