There was a chill in the air, with the temperature dropping to 9 degrees as US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska for talks at the Ukraine war. The world expected it to be a heated Putin- Trump Summit affair, mainly after Trump said he “will walk” if the talks go badly.
Trump arrived for the summit roaring. He threatened Putin with “extreme effects” and extra sanctions if there was no improvement on a deal to end the Ukraine war. However, whilst the two leaders met, Trump’s compulsive bluster was long gone. Putin received a hero’s welcome as he stepped on American soil for the first time in years.
Putin- Trump Summit Opening scene
The opening scene was well choreographed. Putin, who was escorted into Alaska’s Anchorage via 4 US fighter jets, obtained a red carpet welcome. As Putin strode closer to Trump, American President clapped for him three times. Then came a warm handshake, which extended well beyond a few seconds, and pleasant smiles. The both also patted each other’s elbows. The leaders then walked alongside the red carpet closer to a makeshift podium that was created at the tarmac.
Twist in story
However, the script took a drastic turn in Putin- Trump Summit. Trump gestured to Putin that it was time to move and, to the marvel of the media, the both slipped into the backseat of ‘The Beast’ – the reliable limousine of the USA President.
It was unclear if the Putin-Trump experience was deliberate. NBC News said that a vehicle with a Moscow number plate was waiting on the tarmac, probably for Putin.
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