Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he takes part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit via video link last year. Photo: Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he takes part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit via video link last year. Photo: Reuters
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Japanese, Western officials walk out of Apec trade meet in protest over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

  • Ministers from Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand walked out of the trade ministers’ meeting in Bangkok, officials said
  • They exited the room when Russia’s economic development minister started delivering his remarks during a morning session on Saturday

Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he takes part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit via video link last year. Photo: Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he takes part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit via video link last year. Photo: Reuters
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