Russian President Vladimir Putin ducks out of G20 early amid Ukraine criticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin left the G20 summit early after several international leaders criticized Russia's role in the crisis in Ukraine

Putin departed before the final speeches that closed-out the forum, but after President Barack Obama met with European leaders to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, where officials say the security situation is worsening.

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During his final press conference Sunday afternoon, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott characterized his own discussions, and that of other leaders, with Putin regarding Ukraine as "robust." Read more...

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