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Putin Receives Tillerson At Kremlin As Russia Warns U.S. Not To Strike Syria Again

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Wednesday, the Kremlin says. Putin says the U.S.-Russia relationship has only worsened in recent months.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the start of their meeting in Moscow. Russia has accused the U.S. of breaking international law with its missile strike on Syria last week.

Updated at 11:55 a.m. ET

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Moscow Wednesday, ending speculation over a potential snub. The meeting came as Russia and the U.S. have traded accusations over their involvement in Syria, Russia's ally that was recently hit by an American missile strike.

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