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Trump and Putin finally chat at APEC family photo shoot

In the midst of the APEC leaders' meeting and with hours before they each fly out of Danang

Leaders pose for a group photo at the APEC economic leaders meeting in Danang, Vietnam. Russian President Vladimir Putin stands beside US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Reuters)
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Leaders pose for a group photo at the APEC economic leaders meeting in Danang, Vietnam. Russian President Vladimir Putin stands beside US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Reuters)

Rosalind Mathieson | Blooberg
A photo opportunity in Vietnam has given US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin the chance to have a much-needed chat.

The White House decided against a formal sitdown between the leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Danang, Vietnam, despite Kremlin officials talking up the prospect of a meeting. That left the interaction between the two limited to brief handshakes and hellos with other leaders in close proximity.

On Saturday, however, in the midst of the APEC leaders’ meeting and with hours before they each fly out of Danang, the two took a stroll to the site of