The U.S President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met in a crucial Geneva Summit on Wednesday that lasted for at least three hours according to the White House.

Thereafter the question and answer session by the media, the Russian President briefed the press on key issues deliberated during the Summit. On the question of strategic stability and disarmament, Putin told reporters that the US and Russia hold "special responsibility" for it in the world. 

Putin said he agreed with US President Biden on the return of ambassadors to Moscow and Washington, however, an exact date is unknown but is likely to happen soon.

Talking about the overall assessment of the talks, Putin informed that there was "no hostility" and that the meeting with President Biden was held in a "constructive spirit". 

"We have the right idea about subjects," Putin said at the post-summit press conference.

On Cyber-attacks 

Putin submitted that on cyber security both leaders agreed on consultations as the way ahead.

"We talked about cyber and other issues," the Russian president confirmed during the press conference, adding," we discussed strategic stability, regional security and cyberthreats with Biden."

"Throughout 2020 we have received ten requests on cyberattacks, in 2021 two requests were received, Putin said adding, "according to US sources most cyberattacks come from the US."

Putin said Russia got no response to its requests from the US regarding cyberattacks.

"Cybersecurity is extremely important for whole world as well as for Russia, US," the Russian president said. "Russia faces same cyberthreats as the US, including attacks on Russian healthcare system." 

On Ukraine, the Russian President said Biden agrees the Ukraine conflict settlement should be based on the Minsk accords.

Talking about Russian opposition leader Navalny, Putin said: "Navalny knew he was violating the law when he did not report about his whereabouts as he returned to Russia after treatment."

"Navalny came back to Russia because he wanted to break the law, so what discussion should we have?"

Biden touched upon human rights at talks, Putin confirmed.

"Russia will always abide by law when protecting its interests," Putin asserted.

Human rights

On the question of human rights, Putin brought up Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib, gun violence as evidence of US human rights failures.

"In American cities, people are killed every day. Let's talk about Afghanistan-one bombing and 120 people are killed, clearly civilians," he told reporters.

"Who bears responsibility for this, who's the killer?"

"US concerns about Arctic militarization have no grounds, we restore the ruined infrastructure," Putin asserted.

"Russia, US can and must cooperate on the Arctic," the Russian president said.

On the question of the controversial North Sea route, Putin told reporters that Russia will fully stick to its international obligations.

"All we are doing in the Arctic is modernizing things, including environmental protection," Putin stated.

"US and Russia understand each other's concerns on red lines, we haven't so far defined the specifics," Putin said.

(With input from agencies)