Everyone. President obama returns to the u. S. Today without the International Support he had sought on syria. President obama and the chinese president met this morning, building on discussions the two had in june. But there was no agreement on syria. China remains firmly against a military option. And there was this 17second exchange between mr. Obama and russian president putin, where syria remains a source of tension. We have Team Coverage this morning from washington and russia. We begin with abcs kirit radia in st. Petersburg. Reporter good morning. Syria isnt supposed to be on the agenda at the g20. But its dominating discussions. World leaders remain divided on how to respond to syrias alleged use of chemical weapons. President obama continues to make his case for military action. The leaders of the g20 met late into the night last night, eating dinner at nearly 2 00 a. M. But it seems theyre no closer to a consensus on syria. The g20 countries are split down the middle whether
Russia. The question was looming. What will russia do if the u. S. Launches a military strike on syria. Tonight abc news is learning that strike could be a lot bigger than we thought. Abcs chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl is with the president tonight on the ground in russia. Reporter president obamas First Encounter here with Vladimir Putin lasted a scant 17 seconds. Smiles aside, the white house sees zero chance of changing russias staunch opposition to attacking syria. Any progress on syria today in the talk . We were talking about the economy. Reporter later mr. Obama headed to a dinner of World Leaders nearly an hour late leaving him to take a long walk alone to the russian palace to dine with leaders who, for the most part, will not take part in a military strike on syria. Alone or not, abc news has learned the president S National Security team is preparing for a significantly larger military attack than most had anticipated. The air campaign which is expected to la
St. Petersburg. Bill it may be all smiles when they pose with the g20 leaders. Will there be takers for military action . Does he come out of this meeting with support behind him or not, do we know . Thats a good question. Thats one of the things we would likely hear from the president later this hour if he does have any dpains or has any supporters. I would expect him to talk about the International Support he has been able to get. He will attempt to make his case to a sceptical congress here. Reporter the leader of turkey says the leaders of the g20 summit accept the need for some sort of operation against syria. What are we learn being how he will sell this case to the American People when he comes home . Thats a good question. There is a plan in the works for the president to give some kind of address to the nation early next week, maybe tuesday as Congress Gets serious about voting up or down on a resolution to back the military force. The president will have to make the case. It