NEW : The question of sovereignty over the islands has led to renewed diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo in recent weeks . Clinton discusses Syria , Iran and missile defense with Russia 's Vladimir Putin . The two leaders discussed the possibility of a new round of sanctions against Iran, which could be announced as soon as next week, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The Jackson-Vanik amendment was passed in 1974 as a way to pressure Russia . Clinton is in Vladivostok for the APEC Economic Leaders ' Meeting .
NEW : Clinton discusses Syria , Iran and missile defense with Russia 's Vladimir Putin . The two leaders discussed the possibility of a new round of sanctions against Iran, which could be announced as soon as next week, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The Jackson-Vanik amendment was passed in 1974 as a way to pressure Russia . Clinton is in Vladivostok for the APEC Economic Leaders ' Meeting .