Bush leaves Moscow after talks with Putin

MOSCOW, Nov 15 (Reuters) President George W Bush left Moscow today and headed for Singapore after an airport meeting with President Vladimir Putin which was to cover trade and sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.

Air Force One took off from Moscow's Vnukovo airport under cold grey autumn skies after the two leaders had met for about an hour and a half -- longer than scheduled -- over a Russian lunch of caviare, cabbage and perch rolls, pancakes and salad. Bush made the refuelling stop en route to Asia, where he will visit Singapore and Indonesia and attend an Asian economic summit in Hanoi.

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