US President Barack Obama has praised Vladimir Putin's "extraordinary work" as Russia's president and prime minister, while Putin said Russia was pinning its hopes on Obama to revive ties between the two countries. AFP - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia was pinning its hopes on US President Barack Obama to revive ties with the United States as the two leaders met for the first time. The pair sought at their breakfast meeting at Putin's country residence to emphasise a cordial atmosphere after the US president caused controversy last week by saying Putin as had "one foot" in the past. Obama praised Putin -- seen by most as Russia's de facto leader -- for his "extraordinary work" as president between 2000-2008 and now in his new post as prime minister.
AFP - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia was pinning its hopes on US President Barack Obama to revive ties with the United States as the two leaders met for the first time. The pair sought at their breakfast meeting at Putin's country residence to emphasise a cordial atmosphere after the US president caused controversy last week by saying Putin as had "one foot" in the past. Obama praised Putin -- seen by most as Russia's de facto leader -- for his "extraordinary work" as president between 2000-2008 and now in his new post as prime minister.
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