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Tense moments at the G20 summit

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There were tense moments at the G20 summit on Saturday between prime minister Stephen Harper and Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The leaders had an uncomfortable exchange Saturday when Putin approached Harper to shake his hand.

When the two got close the prime minister told Putin to “get out of Ukraine.”

The leaders of Australia, Britain and the U.S. have also criticized Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.

Putin will be leaving the summit earlier than expected.

He’s heading back to Russia Sunday morning, after reports say he had a tense meeting with U.K. prime minister David Cameron.

The G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia is focused on improving global economic growth.