Standing out: Red light reflected from the carpet illuminates the Russian president as he passes Obama
Obama Publicly Ignores Putin At State Leaders' Photo... But White House Confirms Pair Had Lengthy 'Informal Conversation' At D-Day Lunch -- Daily Mail
* Obama was 'close enough to touch' the Russian president but went to great pains to avoid him as they gathered with other leaders on Friday
* But they did have an informal conversation for 10 to 15 minutes during a lunch at Chateau de Benouville, the White House said
President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly ignored each other today as they stood just feet apart during a for state leaders' commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
World figures met in France in the midst of a current geopolitical crisis, with Putin standing alongside leaders, including Obama, who are against his aggressive moves into Ukraine.
All eyes were on Putin and Obama as they refused to acknowledge each other at the group photograph before keeping their distance as they headed to lunch at the Chateau de Benouville.
But as speculation mounted over whether or not they would talk, the White House confirmed that the pair did indeed speak 'for 10 to 15 minutes' once they went inside for the luncheon.
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My Comment: No photos have been released on this Putin - Obama meeting .... and no statement on what was discussed during their 15 minute meeting was posted. I guess the talks did not go as well as plan.
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