Why Nobody Wanted to Eat Lunch With Putin at G20

At the G20 summit in Brisbane, members agreed to boost their economies by $2 trillion by 2018. However, the focus was on Vladimir Putin, who faced criticism for his role in the Ukraine crisis. Putin was at a crossroads, with options to either continue destabilizing Ukraine and face sanctions or take a diplomatic path. Despite being treated with respect, Putin left the summit early, citing travel and work commitments. He criticized Ukraine's decision to sever banking services in breakaway regions, while denying Russia's involvement in supporting insurgents. A Bloomberg poll indicated that investors view Russia as a major threat to global markets.

What was the collective economic goal agreed upon by G20 members during the summit in Brisbane?

How did President Putin's actions regarding Ukraine affect his relationships with other G20 leaders?

What potential consequences did President Putin face if he continued to destabilize Ukraine?

What was Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's message to President Putin during the G20 summit?

What did President Putin claim about the situation in Ukraine during his media address?