But its his afternoon meeting with one in particular that could have one of the most far reaching consequences. Edward is in washington for us. Good morning. How important is this meeting with russian president Vladimir Putin . The meeting with the russian president could be the big news from this trip. The two are at odds, but the president hopes the message of unity to the United Nations will be heard by the russian president Vladimir Putin. Reporter the president spoke at the sustainable goals summit at the u. N. , ahead of an address to the entire body today. Today we set aside the skepticism and we lift up the hope that is available to us through collective action. There will be the tough issue when they meet Vladimir Putin facetoface. U. N. Ambassador Samantha Power says with problems in syria, the ukraine, the president sees an opportunity. The president believes it is irresponsible to let this occasion in which the two leaders would be in the same city pass without trying to te