Putin, Obama meet on sidelines of G20 Summit /updated/
12.24 The meeting of Russian and U.S. Presidents ‘lasted longer than expected.’ The heads of the two countries discussed issues related to Syria and Ukraine. “This was followed by a tête-à-tête meeting of the two presidents,” said Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary for the President of Russia. 11.40 The meeting of Russian and U.S. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama has kicked off in in Hangzhou, China within the framework of the G20 Summit. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov are present in the meeting. Earlier, Lavrov had a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The two men discussed the possible partnership between the United State and Russia in Syria, though parties did not reach a final agreement.
