Reporters covering the event as part of the small group called the press pool described a shoving match that broke out moments after Biden and Putin went inside the historic villa for their meeting
Reporters covering the event as part of the small group called the press pool described a shoving match that broke out moments after Biden and Putin went inside the historic villa for theirAmerican and Russian journalists rushed to enter the building for a second planned photo opportunity, but they were stopped by U.S. and Russian officials who told them they had to line up in single file before entering the building.
Meanwhile, the meeting between Biden and Putin was already underway, and the journalists were at risk of losing their opportunity to get photos and video of the two leaders seated together and ask them questions. The NBC News journalist in the room said Russian security began shoving the reporters and pulling on their clothes until they were eventually pushed out the door after roughly five minutes.
After the room was cleared, U.S. reporters were told they would be let back in for a more orderly photo opportunity, which did not materialize.
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