Whatever the intention of Obama 's words , the back and forth with Putin is a reminder of the high stakes here . President Obama meets with Russian President Dmitry Putin on Monday . Tuesday , he meets Prime Minister Vladimir Putin , who some say is really in charge . Obama seems to be driving a bit of a wedge between the two , says CNN 's Ed Henry . Moscow meetings will be a big diplomatic coup for Obama , Henry says .
President Obama meets with Russian President Dmitry Putin on Monday . Tuesday , he meets Prime Minister Vladimir Putin , who some say is really in charge . Obama seems to be driving a bit of a wedge between the two , says CNN 's Ed Henry . Moscow meetings will be a big diplomatic coup for Obama , Henry says .