At St. Petersburg: War Not Jobs Was Focus

The conflict in Syria dominated the agenda at the Group of 20 leaders summit, widening the gap between Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama.

September 17, 2013

Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg, Russia, appeared quiet on the late summer morning two weeks ago, as the Garuda Airbus A330-300 carrying President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his entourage landed. Just 20 steps from the airplane, a line of cars, dozens of protocol officials and the presidential security forces stood ready to accompany the group toward the city center, a trip that would take them past ancient buildings in this old city once k

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