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From Vlad to Worse: Putin was treated poorly at the G20 Summit
by Online Mail
November 17th, 2014
From Vlad to worse: He was snubbed at the airport, made to sit alone at dinner, shunted to the edge of the family photo and condemned by world leaders… it's no wonder President Putin was Russian to leave the G20 summit
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has cut his attendance at the G20 Summit in Australia short Departed shortly before President Obama and European leaders opened their talks on Ukraine, where Russia is backing separatist rebels Putin, the first leader to fly out of Brisbane, claimed he left early because he wanted to be rested before returning to work on Monday The weekend saw a series of diplomatic snubs from Western leaders who demanded accountability from the Russian President for the MH17 flight disaster Mr Putin was put in 'social Siberia' in the G20 leaders 'family photo' and ate dinner alone Canadian PM Stephen Harper allegedly told Mr Putin to 'get out of the Ukraine' while other leaders including President Obama publicly condemned Russia's involvement in the embattled nation On the potential for increasing sanctions against Russia, Obama said the U.S. and European allies are always looking at more penalties but the existing sanctions are 'biting plenty good'It has been a tumultuous weekend at the G20 Summit for Vladimir Putin, as the Russian President's presence sparked hostility from political leaders and protesters alike.
The political atmosphere continued to be uncomfortable, with commentators joking that Mr Putin had been relegated to 'Siberia' in the leader's 'family photo', far from the central players Barack Obama, Chinese president Xi Jinping and host Tony Abbott
Putin's trip was marred by a series of diplomatic snubs and frostiness from Western leaders, sparking an early exit for the Russian leader who flew out on Sunday afternoon, cutting his intended stay short.
He also departed Australia shortly before President Barack Obama and European leaders opened their talks on Ukraine, where Russia is backing separatist rebels in the east of the country after annexing Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula in March.