Monday, November 10, 2014

Obama, Putin Speak Briefly At The APEC Summit

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (L-R), Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan and U.S. President Barack Obama arrive for a dinner hosted by the Chinese President at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing, November 10, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Mikhail Klimentyev/RIA Novosti/Kremlin

Obama, Putin Speak Briefly On Beijing Summit Sidelines -- Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke briefly on the sidelines of APEC summit events on Monday night but did not delve into the issues that divide their two countries, according to U.S. and Russian officials.

The informal contact between the two leaders, who have been deeply at odds over Russia's role in the Ukraine conflict and its backing for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, took place during events to welcome participants to the Chinese-hosted summit.

Both sides played down the significance of the moment.

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My Comment: This is the level of present-day U.S. Russian relations .... when both leaders just say hello .... it is big news.

1 comment:

James said...

WNU,
Beautiful picture, where everyone is tells a big story.