World media are scratching their heads, why Putin has refused to visit the G8 summit that will take place in the U.S., and Obama has refused to go to the APEC summit (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) in Russia.
Most popular versions are the follows: 1) Putin want to avoid criticism for the oppression of democracy (eg, see:
National Review); 2)
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Now what were you saying again?
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The prime minister Dmitry Medvedev will visit the G8 instead of Putin, while Obama will be on summit of his party and cannot attend the APEC.
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