(VOVworld) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama held three quick meetings on the sidelines of the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Beijing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama held three quick meetings

The two world leaders discussed bilateral relations and key world issues including Iran, Syria, and Ukraine. US National Security Council spokesperson Bernadette Meehan said President Putin and Obama spent a total of 15-20 minutes talking during break time between APEC activities.