Thursday, June 24, 2010

Obama's Schedule June 24 Includes Medvedev Meeting

Today, Obama meets with Russian president Dmitry Medvedev at 10:30 am eastern. Medvedev has been in California meeting with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Medvedev is learning about alternative forms of energy in an effort to move Russia away from oil dependence.

11 am, Obama and Biden meet with Medvedev.

1:45 pm, Obama will hold a press conference with Medvedev. Michelle Obama will host first lady of Russia. They will visit Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

3:05 pm, Obama attends a business summit with Medvedev.

3:45 pm, Biden will meet with Israel's defense minister Ehud Barak.