Under fire, Putin leaves G-20 early to get some sleep

President Obama on Sunday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of not following the "letter or the spirit" of a ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels.

"We're also very firm on the need to uphold core international principles," Obama said at the close of the G-20 summit in Australia. "One of those principles is that you don't invade other countries or finance proxies and support them in ways that break up a country that has mechanisms for democratic elections."

Under fire from other world leaders as well, Putin then left the meeting early, citing the long flight home.

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"I need four hours sleep before I get back to work on Monday," Putin said. "We have completed our business."