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Putin resists Western offensive as testy G20 closes
Russian President Vladimir Putin flew out of Brisbane a little early after shrugging off a hail of Western fire over the Ukraine crisis at the G20 summit. …read more Source: Channel...
Vladimir Putin leaves G20 summit mid-way, cites ‘need to sleep’ excuse
Russian President Vladimir Putin yawns at the start of the plenary session at the G20 Summit in Brisbane, Australia. (Source: AP photo) Vladimir Putin jetted out of Australia Sunday after a testy G20 summit where he faced concerted Western fire over the Ukraine crisis, saying he left slightly early because he needed to get some sleep. The Russian...
Putin cites ‘need to sleep’ on leaving tense G20 summit
BRISBANE — Vladimir Putin jetted out of Australia Sunday after a testy G20 summit where he faced concerted Western fire over the Ukraine crisis, saying he left slightly early because he needed to get some sleep. The Russian strongman, a judo black belt who prides himself on his stamina, left before the final communique from the weekend...
G20 Summit: Vladimir Putin cites ‘need to sleep’ on leaving tense G20 summit
Brisbane: Vladimir Putin jetted out of Australia today after a testy G20 summit where he faced concerted Western fire over the Ukraine crisis, saying he left slightly early because he needed to get some sleep.The Russian strongman, a judo black belt who prides himself on his st.. …read more Source: India...
Putin cites ‘need to sleep’ on leaving tense G20 summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the decision to leave Brisbane early after the G20 summit had nothing to do with tensions over Ukraine. Instead, he wanted to catch up on some sleep ahead of a full day’s work back home. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin says good chance of ending Ukraine crisis, West threatens more sanctions
BRISBANE, Australia – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday there was a “good chance” of resolving the conflict in Ukraine as Western leaders squarely blamed Moscow and threatened to slap more sanctions if it did not take action to end the crisis.Putin was speaking at a G20 leaders summit in Brisbane where he has come...
Putin says good chance of ending Ukraine crisis, West threatens more sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday there was a “good chance” of resolving the conflict in Ukraine as Western leaders squarely blamed Moscow and threatened to slap more sanctions if it did not take action to end the crisis. Putin was speaking at a G20 leaders summit in Brisbane where he has come under...
Putin praises G20’s ‘constructive atmosphere
BRISBANE, Australia – Russia president Vladimir Putin on Sunday praised the “constructive atmosphere” at the G20 summit and said there was a “good chance of a resolution” to the Ukraine crisis, despite coming under intense pressure from Western leaders.Speaking at a press conference broadcast on Russian television,...
Weary Putin Leaves G-20 Early for Sleep on Long Flight Home
Russian President Vladimir Putin left the Group of 20 summit in Australia early so he can sleep on the long flight home, after a week of international meetings where he faced pressure over Ukraine. Putin, who was told by European leaders during the two-day summit in Brisbane to stop arming rebels in Ukraine, said before jetting off that...
Russia plans alternative version of ‘Wikipedia’
MOSCOW: Russia plans to create its own “Wikipedia” to ensure its citizens have access to more “detailed and reliable” information about their country, the presidential library said on Friday. Citing Western threats, the Kremlin has asserted more control over the Internet this year in what critics call moves to censor the web, and has introduced...
