The Russian press is claiming that President Vladimir Putin will be holding a meeting with leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China next month to discuss Ukraine after all. Ukraine’s leadership, however, does not appear to be included in the plans.Reuters relays the crux of their conversation:
Russian’s Vladimir Putin held a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday, the Kremlin said. Putin, it said, drew attention to “provocations” by Ukraine in Crimea. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 after protesters overthrew Kiev’s pro-Moscow president.The Kremlin also said concern was expressed about …read more
Source: The American Interest
