epa03815725 (FILE) A file picture dated 17 June 2013 shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and US President Barack Obama (L) during bilateral talks on the first day of the G8 summit at Lough Erne in Northern Ireland, Britain. According to reports, US President Obama has cancelled a planned meeting with Russian President Putin, after Russia granted asylum to US whistleblower Edward Snowden. EPA/ALEXEI NIKOLSKY/RIA NOVOSTI/KREM MANDATORY CREDIT *** Local Caption *** 50878848