Trump baby blimp launched at G20 as US President cancels meetings with Russia
The US President has abruptly cancelled a series of one-on-one meetings with world leaders at the G20 Summit, including talks with Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump announced the decision via social media, saying he will no longer hold a bilateral meeting with the Russian President.
….in Argentina with President Vladimir Putin. I look forward to a meaningful Summit again as soon as this situation is resolved!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2018
The change of heart came an hour after he said he would “probably” meet Mr Putin.
President Trump has cited Russia’s recent aggression towards Ukraine as the reason, saying he’s happy to hold meaningful talks once Russia releases 24 Ukrainian sailors its been holding captive since Sunday.
President Trump has also cancelled scheduled meetings with Turkey and South Korea. Australia has also missed out on formal talks with the US.
Macquarie National News Political Editor Michael Pachi is in Buenos Aires for the summit.
Local police have shut down roads as protestors begin to build in numbers.
Protestors starting to gather outside the Argentine parliament in Buenos Aires as world leaders start to arrive for the #G20 @2GB873 @3AW693 @NewsTalk4BC @6PR pic.twitter.com/43gdv5Ar4p
— Michael Pachi (@michaelpachi) November 29, 2018
One group has launched the now famous ‘Trump Baby Blimp’ in the streets.
Protestors launch the Trump baby blimp in Buenos Aires ahead of the President’s arrival for the #G20 @2GB873 @3AW693 @NewsTalk4BC @6PR pic.twitter.com/BXxS1Ujmd3
— Michael Pachi (@michaelpachi) November 29, 2018