Kerry, former Secretary of State in the Obama administration, is encouraging other governments to commit to tough targets to cut emissions ahead of a U.N. global climate summit later this year. Russian President Vladimir Putin took part by video in President Joe Biden's April climate summit. The trip comes as the two nations spar over ransomware attacks blamed on gangs linked to Russia, putting Biden under domestic pressure to punish Russia over the hacking. Biden's administration has sought cooperation with U.S. opponents and competitors on climate despite sometimes hostile relations on other matters. Arms control is one area where both Russia and the United States are pursuing new agreements.

Source: The Hindu July 09, 2021 02:36 UTC