Russian official: Biden's words 'very positive'

[Pirate Smile]

Source: CNN

(CNN) — A top Russian official Sunday labeled as "very positive" remarks by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on the Obama administration's stance on major nuclear issues and relations with Russia.

Biden spoke Saturday at a security conference in Munich, Germany. In outlining the new American administration's foreign policy, he told delegates that while the United States will remain firm in defending against nuclear threats, Washington aims to work with Moscow.

Relations became tense between Russia and the United States over a proposed U.S. missile-defense shield with components in in eastern Europe.

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Deputy Russian Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov, who appeared with Biden for photographers before the two met privately Sunday in Munich, said he found Biden's remarks "very positive — restarting the button" on nuclear issues.



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[Debi]

1. That's great to read

I expected no less from VP Biden.

[Arkana]

2. "Restarting the button"?

[truthisfreedom]

4. Lost in translation.

[livetohike]

3. I love Joe Biden - I can't think of anyone better to go repair

the damage the Bush admin. created in our relationships with other countries.

[bdamomma]

5. I love VP Biden, .

diplomacy is back thank goodness.