Putin, Meets Obama, And Ukrainian President-elect Poroshenko At D-Day Ceremonies

Putin, Merkel, Poroshenko Talk on Sidelines of D-Day Ceremony. © RIA Novosti. Elena Glushakova

Putin, Meets Obama, Poroshenko on D-Day Event Sidelines -- Voice of America

U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin held brief talks on the sidelines of D-Day anniversary celebrations in Normandy, Hollande's office said on Friday.

A White House official confirmed that an "informal'' meeting had taken place, saying it had lasted 10-15 minutes.

Earlier Friday, Putin and Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko, met informally with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Reuters reported.

Putin, Poroshenko and Merkel talked together as they walked into the Chateau de Benouville, in Normandy, where world leaders had lunch together.

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