٠٠:٠٢:٣٣Streets in the centre of Geneva were blocked and empty on Wednesday morning, amid large scale security measures ahead of the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
A large police presence could be seen throughout the area, with streets blocked around Lake Leman and leading to Villa la Grange, where the summit will take place.
The access to many houses and offices was only possible with special permissions, while Geneva authorities asked locals to work from home and avoid travelling to the city centre.
Switzerland: Central Geneva at standstill ahead of Biden-Putin summit
Streets in the centre of Geneva were blocked and empty on Wednesday morning, amid large scale security measures ahead of the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
A large police presence could be seen throughout the area, with streets blocked around Lake Leman and leading to Villa la Grange, where the summit will take place.
The access to many houses and offices was only possible with special permissions, while Geneva authorities asked locals to work from home and avoid travelling to the city centre.
Streets in the centre of Geneva were blocked and empty on Wednesday morning, amid large scale security measures ahead of the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
A large police presence could be seen throughout the area, with streets blocked around Lake Leman and leading to Villa la Grange, where the summit will take place.
The access to many houses and offices was only possible with special permissions, while Geneva authorities asked locals to work from home and avoid travelling to the city centre.