PUTIN no longer going to APEC in November, Kremlin says.
Not because of unrest in Chile; Putin has domestic events to attend, spokesman says.
Trump still going; will see Xi.
When Trump met w Putin at APEC in 2017, he took the Russian’s word he hadn’t interfered in election.
Not because of unrest in Chile; Putin has domestic events to attend, spokesman says.
Trump still going; will see Xi.
When Trump met w Putin at APEC in 2017, he took the Russian’s word he hadn’t interfered in election.
More civil unrest in Chile, where Trump is scheduled to be for APEC summit in mid November.
More than 140 people have suffered eye injuries from projectiles and tear gas fired by police since protests started in mid October, @LauraMillanL reports.
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More than 140 people have suffered eye injuries from projectiles and tear gas fired by police since protests started in mid October, @LauraMillanL reports.
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@LauraMillanL BREAKING: Chile cancels its role as APEC host, President Sebastian Piñera says. It will no longer take place in Chile.
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White House: “As of now, it appears APEC will not occur in Chile, and it's our understanding the organization does not currently have a secondary site prepared.“
On signing China trade deal:
"We look forward to finalizing Phase One of the historic trade deal with China within the same time frame, and when we have an announcement, we'll let you know,” White House says.
"We look forward to finalizing Phase One of the historic trade deal with China within the same time frame, and when we have an announcement, we'll let you know,” White House says.
