For Vladimir Putin, this actually could not have gone a lot better. From the pink carpet to the flypast – the indicted warfare prison was feted like a king.
The one different locations which have welcomed him like this in recent times are the likes of China and North Korea, Russia’s outdated pals.
It appears Moscow has now gained a brand new ally, and it was formed by the physique language of bromance.
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Trump and Putin’s physique language analysed
The Kremlin chief’s most urgent goal in Anchorage was to mood Trump’s frustrations. It was solely every week in the past that Moscow confronted an ultimatum: ceasefire or sanctions.
However there was no point out of both. The phrase “ceasefire” and the phrase “sanctions” weren’t even uttered as soon as.
The leaders seem to have reached a unfastened framework. However for what? We do not know as a result of particulars weren’t forthcoming.
However the truth Vladimir Putin spoke of the necessity to get rid of the “root causes” of the battle is not going to fill Ukraine with hope.
That phrase primarily signifies that Russia’s pink traces are as indelible as ever – on territory, neutrality for Ukraine and limits to its armed forces – and Moscow has no intention of watering them down.
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‘Troubling’ issues for Ukraine after Alaska summit
Not solely did Vladimir Putin converse first however there have been additionally no questions – each issues certainly unprecedented on the planet of Trump’s media relations.
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In full: Trump-Putin information convention
All of the extra outstanding was Trump’s willingness and talent to adjust to it – an indication of how a lot he values his relationship with the Kremlin.
“Pursuing peace” was the summit slogan, nevertheless it felt like Vladimir Putin was pursuing one thing else – the beginning of a brand new chapter in US-Russia relations that Ukraine will concern might come at their expense.
