In an NBC News worldwide exclusive, senior international correspondent Keir Simmons sits down with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for a one-on-one interview, just days ahead of a critical summit with President Biden.

Short Summary

1. The president denies reports of Russia planning to supply Iran with advanced satellite technology, labeling it as “fake news.”
2. The president dismisses concerns about the danger of giving Iran such technology, viewing it as a non-existent problem.
3. The president’s meetings with President Biden, the G7, and NATO are discussed, emphasizing the importance of dialogue among world leaders.
4. The president criticizes NATO as a relic of the Cold War and questions its continued existence.
5. Relations between the United States and Russia are explored, highlighting that the U.S. prioritizes its own interests but should also consider its allies’ opinions.
6. The upcoming meeting with President Biden is mentioned, with an emphasis on the need for discussions despite deteriorated bilateral relations.
7. The extension of the START treaty and the possibility of further arms control talks are mentioned as important topics.
8. The president expresses the need for predictability and stability in international affairs, referencing events in Libya, Afghanistan, and >Syria.
9. The president describes President Trump as bright and talented but not a political establishment figure, while President Biden is seen as a career politician with international politics experience.
10. The speaker addresses various topics including the treatment of opposition figures in Russia, allegations of state-sponsored cyber attacks, the importance of joint work in cybersecurity, and the need for countries to refrain from interfering in each other’s domestic processes.