U.S. President Obama speaks to Russian President Medvedev in Korea. Photo: REUTERS
Barack Obama Caught Hinting At Concessions To Dmitry Medvedev -- The Telegraph
Barack Obama was accused of putting his desire for re-election before America's national security on Monday, after being caught hinting to President Dmitry Medvedev that he would offer concessions to Russia on defence if he were re-elected.
The US president was captured by a live microphone telling Mr Medvedev that he would have "more flexibility" in negotiations over contentious plans for a missile shield in Europe if he beat his Republican challenger in November.
Delivering a message for president-elect Vladimir Putin, Mr Obama said: "On all these issues, but particularly missile defence, this can be solved, but it's important for him to give me space.
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ASIA
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China unveils new legislation on police powers of detention.
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AFRICA
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Mali separatists claim advances in north.
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EUROPE
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