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The first 2013 full, and not” on their feet “, the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Barack Obama lasted almost two hours, although the plan it was given less than an hour. Putin said the meeting was constructive, businesslike and frank. The American president did not comment on its results to journalists and left quickly, press questions answered one Putin.
«Relations between Russia and the United States, unfortunately are quite low, but it is not our initiative” , – Putin said. At the same time, he noted that it is bad for bilateral and international relations. Russia, according to the President, is ready to develop relations and restore them, but the current situation is the result of the US position. The policy of sanctions Putin called ineffective.
The Presidents discussed the issues of Syria, touched upon the Ukraine, Putin said that the expansion of US involvement in the Ukrainian settlement is not planned, as Washington and so “quite active in this part “. United States, to a certain extent, are behind the Kiev authorities, but Moscow and Washington on the Ukrainian question also is adjusted “good business contact,” I assured the president. Asked by journalists to comment on the output of Petro Poroshenko from the audience during his speech Putin, the president said he did not notice this demarche: the presence of all, he was not very important, and he tries not to go into politics on the person.
Much part of the journalists’ questions related Russian strategy on the Syrian issue. Russia is considering various options for participation, Putin said at first. However, the military operation is possible only by the decision of the UN Security Council or at the request of the Syrian authorities. This ground operation is completely excluded. “Neither of both ground operations, the participation of Russian troops in the ground operation it is not and can not go,” – Putin said.
During the meeting, Putin and Obama have reached an understanding that Syria “must strengthen our work at least on a bilateral basis to establish the necessary mechanisms for coordination, “he reported on the nearly two-hour talks Putin. He noted that “surprisingly” the two presidents found many common positions. On the eve of the meeting the interlocutors in the Russian delegation told RBC doubt that the meeting of the presidents will lead to an immediate breakthrough in relations and pointed out that the most realistic of its outcome would be an agreement on coordination, in order to avoid possible military incidents.
He commented the Russian president and harsh statements both Obama and French President Francois Hollande on the Bashar al-Assad. The first called on Syrian President Ahn shooting, and the second – the executioner. Putin said that the fate of Syria should be decided by its people, and Assad is ready for political negotiations. “Russia will insist on political reforms”, – Putin promised.
The meeting of Putin and Obama’s watch out not only journalists, but also world leaders. Great hopes are pinned on their conversation, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. “Of course, if the US and Russia fail to agree, then it would mean a major breakthrough” – expressed confidence the secretary general at a meeting with Putin.
He called on Putin to act with Obama together, as was the case with the Iranian nuclear program, which showed that “there is nothing that you failed to do together.” Putin had hoped that he would be able to find common ground with the United States in the fight against terrorism, and not only them, but also – with the Arab countries and Turkey. Journalists, he called Turkey, Jordan and other countries in the region the potential participants of the antiterrorist coalition.
What Obama did not say anything
Barack Obama at the time of preparation of this material has not commented the outcome of negotiations. However, a source in the White House told Reuters, on the main topics of conversation. According to him, the presidents discussed the Ukraine half-time and the other half – Syria. The interviewee noted that the presidents could not agree about the future of Bashar al-Assad. Obama, according to the agency, told Putin that he sees no possibility to stabilize the country as Assad remains in power.
At the same time, the source noted that Obama and Putin agreed to contact the military of the two countries with a view to avoid conflict over the possible operations in Syria. They also agreed to explore options for a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
When discussing Ukraine Barack Obama expressed concern over the desire of self-proclaimed DNI and LC to hold elections on their own, without being subject to the decision of Kiev, who appointed them on October 25th. In addition, Obama said that the Minsk agreement on Ukraine can be realized within a few months.
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