He was snubbed at the airport, made to sit alone at dinner, and condemned by world leaders… it's no wonder President Putin was Russian to leave the G20 summit

It has been a tumultuous weekend at the G20 Summit for Vladimir Putin, as the Russian President's presence sparked hostility from political leaders and protesters alike.

Putin's trip was marred by a series of diplomatic snubs and frostiness from Western leaders, sparking an early exit for the Russian leader who flew out on Sunday afternoon, cutting his intended stay short. 

He also departed Australia shortly before President Barack Obama and European leaders opened their talks on Ukraine, where Russia is backing separatist rebels in the east of the country after annexing Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula in March.

Mr Putin's visit to Australia was marred by a series of diplomatic snubs and frostiness from Western leaders, sparking an early exit for the Russian hardman who flew out of Australia on Sunday afternoon, cutting his intended stay short

Russian President Vladimir Putin was relegated to the outside of the leader's 'family photo' at the Summit

Mr Putin was snapped looking disinterested and visibly yawning throughout Saturday's official proceedings

Mr Cameron is said to have delivered some stern words to Mr Putin about Russia's involvement in the Ukrainian conflict

Mr Putin was snapped looking questioningly at the other delegates, who were laughing and engaging in friendly and familiar discussions

 

Outside tOutside the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre where the Summit was held, the Russian President faced a hoard of protesters
 

Activists created 'coffins' during the anti-Putin rally by placing national flags of the MH17 victims over the bodies of protesters, demanding that Putin join in the effort to bring closure to the victim's families