<p>Body language analysis of the Trump–Putin summit on Friday (Aug 15) at Anchorage, Alaska, showed that the two leaders appeared at ease as their meeting began. While their initial demeanour will not determine the outcome, much can be understood about the atmosphere by observing the dynamics between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the start of this high-stakes meeting.</p><h2>Tarmac greeting and a shared ride</h2><p>Trump and Putin greeted each other in a notably warm exchange. There was a handshake and applause. Although Putin had his own car, the two leaders shared a ride in The Beast, the US President's limousine. This has been seen as a notable departure from standard protocol.</p><h2>Warmth and familiarity – Like old friends</h2><p>Experts and media accounts described the two leaders as behaving "like old friends." A Reuters report said, "Trump and Putin greeted each other like old friends; to say their reception was warm would be almost an understatement."</p><p>Expert Bianca Nobilo observed a change in Trump’s demeanour, noting: "Trump usually performs high-energy dominance displays, notable downshift in energy. Likely conscious choice to project maturity and seniority."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-putin-s-flying-palace-trump-s-bold-gamble-inside-the-alaska-summit-1755292479113/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-putin-s-flying-palace-trump-s-bold-gamble-inside-the-alaska-summit-1755292479113/embed</a></p><h2>Putin’s relaxed engagement</h2><p>Reports and analysts noted that Putin "smiled, leaned forward in talks, a rare shift from his usual distant posture" and even "peeked from Trump’s limo window, soaking in the cameras."</p><p>Before entering the summit itself, the leaders and their aides participated in a three-on-three sit-down meeting.</p><p>Trump’s posture was controlled, with experts observing that he appeared composed yet authoritative, maintaining "a deliberate shift to project maturity and seniority."</p><h2>Putin’s reaction to the cameras</h2><p>Putin leaned forward and displayed openness, interpreted as a sign of confidence.</p><p>Judi James, a body language expert, had previously described the two leaders’ shared humour as "bonding glue," which likely continued in Alaska.</p><p>When reporters shouted questions, Putin appeared "relaxed and slightly amused" and reportedly displayed a wide range of expressions.</p><p>Trump maintained strong eye contact with both the media and Putin, projecting confidence and control, according to observers.</p><p>Putin remained composed under provocative questioning, again appearing "relaxed and slightly amused," and continued to "soak in the cameras," as noted by some observers.</p><h2>Mutual rapport was visible</h2><p>The shared gestures and humour suggested a camaraderie between the two leaders, possibly designed to foster a productive diplomatic atmosphere ahead of the difficult discussions.</p><p>In short, the summit’s early moments projected a calculated warmth between the leaders. Trump led with hospitality and control, while Putin responded with confidence and a calm demeanour. Could their coordinated body language, rapport, and mutual respect on the world stage bring about a positive outcome for the Ukraine war? We will know soon.<br>&nbsp;</p>

At the Alaska summit’s initial moments, Putin and Trump projected a calculated warmth. The US president led with hospitality and control, while the Russian leader responded with confidence and a calm demeanour

Body language analysis of the Trump–Putin summit on Friday (Aug 15) at Anchorage, Alaska, showed that the two leaders appeared at ease as their meeting began. While their initial demeanour will not determine the outcome, much can be understood about the atmosphere by observing the dynamics between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the start of this high-stakes meeting. Tarmac greeting and a shared ride Trump and Putin greeted each other in a notably warm exchange. There was a handshake and applause. Although Putin had his own car, the two leaders shared a ride in The Beast, the US President's limousine. This has been seen as a notable departure from standard protocol. Warmth and familiarity – Like old friends Experts and media accounts described the two leaders as behaving "like old friends." A Reuters report said, "Trump and Putin greeted each other like old friends; to say their reception was warm would be almost an understatement." Expert Bianca Nobilo observed a change in Trump’s demeanour, noting: "Trump usually performs high-energy dominance displays, notable downshift in energy. Likely conscious choice to project maturity and seniority." https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-putin-s-flying-palace-trump-s-bold-gamble-inside-the-alaska-summit-1755292479113/embed Putin’s relaxed engagement Reports and analysts noted that Putin "smiled, leaned forward in talks, a rare shift from his usual distant posture" and even "peeked from Trump’s limo window, soaking in the cameras." Before entering the summit itself, the leaders and their aides participated in a three-on-three sit-down meeting. Trump’s posture was controlled, with experts observing that he appeared composed yet authoritative, maintaining "a deliberate shift to project maturity and seniority." Putin’s reaction to the cameras Putin leaned forward and displayed openness, interpreted as a sign of confidence. Judi James, a body language expert, had previously described the two leaders’ shared humour as "bonding glue," which likely continued in Alaska. When reporters shouted questions, Putin appeared "relaxed and slightly amused" and reportedly displayed a wide range of expressions. Trump maintained strong eye contact with both the media and Putin, projecting confidence and control, according to observers. Putin remained composed under provocative questioning, again appearing "relaxed and slightly amused," and continued to "soak in the cameras," as noted by some observers. Mutual rapport was visible The shared gestures and humour suggested a camaraderie between the two leaders, possibly designed to foster a productive diplomatic atmosphere ahead of the difficult discussions. In short, the summit’s early moments projected a calculated warmth between the leaders. Trump led with hospitality and control, while Putin responded with confidence and a calm demeanour. Could their coordinated body language, rapport, and mutual respect on the world stage bring about a positive outcome for the Ukraine war? We will know soon.

<p>At the Alaska summit’s initial moments, Putin and Trump projected a calculated warmth. The US president led with hospitality and control, while the Russian leader responded with confidence and a calm demeanour</p>

Like old friends: Putin–Trump body language at the start of Alaska 2025 Summit on Ukraine war, decoded

<p>Satirical AI-generated videos have found fertile ground in the Alaska 2025 summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The summit on Friday (Aug 15) is for discussing the weighty matter ofthe &nbsp;Ukraine war, but AI deep fake videos are having a field day, depicting the situation with humour and irony.</p><h2>AI videos on Trump-Putin summit: From kicking each other to running away from polar bear</h2><p>A post on X (formerly Twitter) features a brief AI animation, seemingly based on Putin’s arrival at the airbase, which shows the two leaders engaged in a video game-style fight at the summit. The animation appears to be derived from the visuals of the &nbsp;US and Russian presidents greeting each other on the tarmac of the US airbase in Alaska as they met for the summit.</p><p>Another video takes a more friendly tone, much to the chagrin of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are looking through binoculars as the Russian and American leaders frolic in the snow and dance with a polar bear. Another shot appears to show them running away from the bear, and discussing what appears to be a map. The reference here could be the possible ‘land swaps’ in Ukraine, which Trump had hinted at. In another clip, the two leaders are shown fist-bumping inside a limousine.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-kremlin-hopes-alaska-summit-brings-result-1755273543535/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-kremlin-hopes-alaska-summit-brings-result-1755273543535/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another video, which was shared by Russian state-run RT on X, depicts Trump and Putin laughing in a private meeting, while von der Leyen and French President Emannuel Macron peep through the glass from outside, visibly annoyed.</p><h2>From hopeful to cynical to outright funny, Trump-Putin videos are going viral</h2><p>There is a more cynical video that introduces North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. In it, Putin is seen walking around with Melania Trump, the US First Lady. Upon being informed by Zelensky, Trump and Kim chase Putin, who then falls into a ditch. Trump goes in too, only to realise that it was a trap for him. Kim and Putin have a good laugh, after which he dines with Malania.</p><p>A YouTube video by ForgeMind_AI shows Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov parachuting into Alaska as their plane catches fire.</p><p>In a video posted by AI Legends Hub, Trump and Putin shake hands at the summit while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands nearby, holding a placard with his now-famous quote: "This is not an era of war."</p><p>If you can forget the destruction brought about by the war, here are some samples of the AI satire videos:<br>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What happened when Trump caught Puting and malenia dating.<br><br>This AI video is so crazy.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zelensky?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zelensky</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Putin_Trump?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Putin_Trump</a> <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/TEwlEGSjza">pic.twitter.com/TEwlEGSjza</a></p>— Statistics of Cricket (@onlycricstats) <a href="https://twitter.com/onlycricstats/status/1953859883725730221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AI is in top gear for Putin-Trump Meeting 😂😂 <a href="https://t.co/cWOS7a0O4w">pic.twitter.com/cWOS7a0O4w</a></p>— BhikuMhatre (@MumbaichaDon) <a href="https://twitter.com/MumbaichaDon/status/1956333840647270573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trump and Putin in the Presidential Beast AI imagine are getting to know each other.... <a href="https://t.co/ITliVWBo93">pic.twitter.com/ITliVWBo93</a></p>— Steve R (@TheStevenReilly) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheStevenReilly/status/1956448395243262093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trump and Putin FIGHT at Alaska <br><br>I didn't expect that 😳<br><br>AI ANIMATION 😅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alaska?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alaska</a> <a href="https://t.co/FFvze2snZR">pic.twitter.com/FFvze2snZR</a></p>— ANKIT PATEL 🇮🇳 | AI (@Ankit_patel211) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ankit_patel211/status/1956447642512494870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

From hopeful to cynical to outright funny, Trump-Putin AI videos are a comic relief away from the seriousness of the Alaska summit, which is aimed at finding an end to the Ukraine war

Satirical AI-generated videos have found fertile ground in the Alaska 2025 summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The summit on Friday (Aug 15) is for discussing the weighty matter ofthe Ukraine war, but AI deep fake videos are having a field day, depicting the situation with humour and irony. AI videos on Trump-Putin summit: From kicking each other to running away from polar bear A post on X (formerly Twitter) features a brief AI animation, seemingly based on Putin’s arrival at the airbase, which shows the two leaders engaged in a video game-style fight at the summit. The animation appears to be derived from the visuals of the US and Russian presidents greeting each other on the tarmac of the US airbase in Alaska as they met for the summit. Another video takes a more friendly tone, much to the chagrin of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are looking through binoculars as the Russian and American leaders frolic in the snow and dance with a polar bear. Another shot appears to show them running away from the bear, and discussing what appears to be a map. The reference here could be the possible ‘land swaps’ in Ukraine, which Trump had hinted at. In another clip, the two leaders are shown fist-bumping inside a limousine. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-kremlin-hopes-alaska-summit-brings-result-1755273543535/embed Another video, which was shared by Russian state-run RT on X, depicts Trump and Putin laughing in a private meeting, while von der Leyen and French President Emannuel Macron peep through the glass from outside, visibly annoyed. From hopeful to cynical to outright funny, Trump-Putin videos are going viral There is a more cynical video that introduces North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. In it, Putin is seen walking around with Melania Trump, the US First Lady. Upon being informed by Zelensky, Trump and Kim chase Putin, who then falls into a ditch. Trump goes in too, only to realise that it was a trap for him. Kim and Putin have a good laugh, after which he dines with Malania. A YouTube video by ForgeMind_AI shows Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov parachuting into Alaska as their plane catches fire. In a video posted by AI Legends Hub, Trump and Putin shake hands at the summit while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands nearby, holding a placard with his now-famous quote: "This is not an era of war." If you can forget the destruction brought about by the war, here are some samples of the AI satire videos:

<p>From hopeful to cynical to outright funny, Trump-Putin AI videos are a comic relief away from the seriousness of the Alaska summit, which is aimed at finding an end to the Ukraine war</p>

They kicked each other as soon as they met: The Trump-Putin Alaska 2025 summit, according to AI-generated video (satire)

<p>A B2 bomber and fighter jets flew over them as Vladimir Putin was walking on the tarmac of a US airbase as he joined US President Donald Trump for the Alaska 2025 summit on the Ukraine war on Friday (Aug 15). Was it a threat or a mark of respect? The internet is interpreting it differently.</p><h2>B2 bomber diplomacy: Was the US sending Putin a message?</h2><p>After the initial greetings, as the presidents were walking a red carpet on the tarmac, Putin could not help but turn his head as the five jets made quite a noise while flying above the two leaders. There was a B-2 stealth bomber and a squadron of F-22 Raptors thundering overhead.&nbsp;</p><h2>Fear factor: A flyover with bite</h2><p>The flyby wasn’t just a coincidence, with analysts noting it as a clear power play. The US was most likely flexing its nuclear muscles right before the Ukraine war negotiations.</p><p>The B2s aren't your average jets: they're ultra-rare, nuclear-capable, and were used in June in a strike on Iran, which Trump claimed had destroyed its nuclear programme. Now they're buzzing over Putin.</p><h2>Trump had already warned of ‘consequences’</h2><p>Trump had used words like ‘Putin can’t mess with me' and talked about “very severe consequences” if the talks fail. The bombers were quite possibly an amplification of that messaging.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-trump-sets-realistic-expectations-ahead-of-meeting-with-putin-1755281637527/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-trump-sets-realistic-expectations-ahead-of-meeting-with-putin-1755281637527/embed</a></p><h2>B2 bombers for Putin a ‘humiliation move’?</h2><p>Some on X called it a “humiliation move,” with others pointing out that hosting the summit in Alaska—a former Russian territory—was itself a rubbing of salt for Russia.</p><p>Some others called it a Cold War flashback and a psychological tactic, a throwback to the muscle-flexing days of the US vs the Soviet Union.</p><p>One observer termed it a “dangerous game of flex and bluff.”</p><h2>Putin got a &nbsp;VIP welcome, but with wings</h2><p>There's a section of social media users who think the fighter jets were a display of honour to the visiting head of state.&nbsp;</p><p>The body language was not easy to decipher: Trump clapped and welcomed Putin, and the two were all smiles. Putin appeared to grin when the fighter jets flew overhead.</p><h2>Theatre or tactic?</h2><p>It could be a bit of both respect and a show of strength.&nbsp;</p><p>Technically, the jets were part of an ongoing US exercise, but the timing was way too perfect to ignore.</p><p>The Pentagon has not made any comments on the same.</p><p>Was Trump sending the message: I'm here to talk, but brought the bombers just in case? &nbsp;We will know in a few hours.</p>

Some social media users called it a “humiliation move,” with others pointing out that hosting the summit in Alaska—a former Russian territory—was itself a rubbing of salt for Russia. 

A B2 bomber and fighter jets flew over them as Vladimir Putin was walking on the tarmac of a US airbase as he joined US President Donald Trump for the Alaska 2025 summit on the Ukraine war on Friday (Aug 15). Was it a threat or a mark of respect? The internet is interpreting it differently. B2 bomber diplomacy: Was the US sending Putin a message? After the initial greetings, as the presidents were walking a red carpet on the tarmac, Putin could not help but turn his head as the five jets made quite a noise while flying above the two leaders. There was a B-2 stealth bomber and a squadron of F-22 Raptors thundering overhead. Fear factor: A flyover with bite The flyby wasn’t just a coincidence, with analysts noting it as a clear power play. The US was most likely flexing its nuclear muscles right before the Ukraine war negotiations. The B2s aren't your average jets: they're ultra-rare, nuclear-capable, and were used in June in a strike on Iran, which Trump claimed had destroyed its nuclear programme. Now they're buzzing over Putin. Trump had already warned of ‘consequences’ Trump had used words like ‘Putin can’t mess with me' and talked about “very severe consequences” if the talks fail. The bombers were quite possibly an amplification of that messaging. https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-trump-sets-realistic-expectations-ahead-of-meeting-with-putin-1755281637527/embed B2 bombers for Putin a ‘humiliation move’? Some on X called it a “humiliation move,” with others pointing out that hosting the summit in Alaska—a former Russian territory—was itself a rubbing of salt for Russia. Some others called it a Cold War flashback and a psychological tactic, a throwback to the muscle-flexing days of the US vs the Soviet Union. One observer termed it a “dangerous game of flex and bluff.” Putin got a VIP welcome, but with wings There's a section of social media users who think the fighter jets were a display of honour to the visiting head of state. The body language was not easy to decipher: Trump clapped and welcomed Putin, and the two were all smiles. Putin appeared to grin when the fighter jets flew overhead. Theatre or tactic? It could be a bit of both respect and a show of strength. Technically, the jets were part of an ongoing US exercise, but the timing was way too perfect to ignore. The Pentagon has not made any comments on the same. Was Trump sending the message: I'm here to talk, but brought the bombers just in case? We will know in a few hours.

<p>Some social media users called it a “humiliation move,” with others pointing out that hosting the summit in Alaska—a former Russian territory—was itself a rubbing of salt for Russia.&nbsp;</p>

Scare tactic? B-2 bomber, fighter jets buzz Putin as he arrives for summit with Trump on Ukraine war

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Alaska for a summit with US President Donald Trump to discuss the Ukraine war, over which the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for him. This begs the question: Can he be arrested on US soil? It's a bit complicated. Here is what you should know.</p><h2>What was the ICC warrant on Putin for?</h2><p>The ICC warrant dated 17 March 2023 against Putin was issued for war crimes related to the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ICC, a United Nations court, prosecutes individuals for international crimes like war crimes.</p><h2>Why can't the US arrest Putin over ICC warrant?</h2><p>The United States cannot arrest the Russian leader for the ICC warrant because it is not a party to the Rome Statute.&nbsp;</p><p>Rome Statute is the treaty that established the ICC, which the US signed in 2000 but never ratified.<br>In 2002, then-President George W. Bush withdrew the US signature from the Rome Statute. This effectively removed any legal obligation for the US to cooperate with the ICC.&nbsp;<br>As a non-member, the US is not obligated to enforce ICC arrest warrants, including the one against Putin.</p><p>The US law has no mechanism to detain individuals based solely on ICC warrants, as the US does not recognise the ICC’s jurisdiction.</p><p>On the other hand, the American Service-Members’ Protection Act of 2002, also called the &nbsp;“Hague Invasion Act,” authorises measures to prevent ICC actions against US citizens or allies. This essentially means US opposition to the court’s authority and jurisdiction.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-putin-breaks-ukraine-splits-trump-team-gravitas-1748021538094/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-putin-breaks-ukraine-splits-trump-team-gravitas-1748021538094/embed</a></p><h2>It's not easy to arrest a sitting head of state</h2><p>Even if the US were to do so, there would be complex legal and diplomatic repercussions of arresting a sitting head of state like Putin, as international law lends immunity from foreign prosecution to such leaders.</p><p>Though the Article 27 of the Rome Statute rejects such immunity for its member states, it's hardly ever enforced in practice.</p><p>So, as it's not a member of ICC and would rather prioritise diplomatic relations and geopolitical realities, chances of US authorities arresting Putin on American soil are next to nil.</p><p>It would be fair to assume that Putin was given security assurances for his personal safety to facilitate the summit with Trump. Arresting him, on the other hand, would escalate tensions.</p><p>Already, Putin backers like former President Dmitry Medvedev have warned that any such act would be seen as a “declaration of war.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Putin must have been given security assurances for his personal safety while in the US to facilitate the summit with Trump. Arresting him would escalate tensions and have far-reaching consequences for global diplomacy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Alaska for a summit with US President Donald Trump to discuss the Ukraine war, over which the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for him. This begs the question: Can he be arrested on US soil? It's a bit complicated. Here is what you should know. What was the ICC warrant on Putin for? The ICC warrant dated 17 March 2023 against Putin was issued for war crimes related to the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ICC, a United Nations court, prosecutes individuals for international crimes like war crimes. Why can't the US arrest Putin over ICC warrant? The United States cannot arrest the Russian leader for the ICC warrant because it is not a party to the Rome Statute. Rome Statute is the treaty that established the ICC, which the US signed in 2000 but never ratified. In 2002, then-President George W. Bush withdrew the US signature from the Rome Statute. This effectively removed any legal obligation for the US to cooperate with the ICC. As a non-member, the US is not obligated to enforce ICC arrest warrants, including the one against Putin. The US law has no mechanism to detain individuals based solely on ICC warrants, as the US does not recognise the ICC’s jurisdiction. On the other hand, the American Service-Members’ Protection Act of 2002, also called the “Hague Invasion Act,” authorises measures to prevent ICC actions against US citizens or allies. This essentially means US opposition to the court’s authority and jurisdiction. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-putin-breaks-ukraine-splits-trump-team-gravitas-1748021538094/embed It's not easy to arrest a sitting head of state Even if the US were to do so, there would be complex legal and diplomatic repercussions of arresting a sitting head of state like Putin, as international law lends immunity from foreign prosecution to such leaders. Though the Article 27 of the Rome Statute rejects such immunity for its member states, it's hardly ever enforced in practice. So, as it's not a member of ICC and would rather prioritise diplomatic relations and geopolitical realities, chances of US authorities arresting Putin on American soil are next to nil. It would be fair to assume that Putin was given security assurances for his personal safety to facilitate the summit with Trump. Arresting him, on the other hand, would escalate tensions. Already, Putin backers like former President Dmitry Medvedev have warned that any such act would be seen as a “declaration of war.”

<p>Putin must have been given security assurances for his personal safety while in the US to facilitate the summit with Trump. Arresting him would escalate tensions and have far-reaching consequences for global diplomacy.</p>

Can Putin be arrested on US soil over international Criminal Court arrest warrant? It's a bit...

<p>Russians are enjoying the moment, and cameras are lit up. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov came out of the plane in Anchorage donning a white sweater embossed with “СССР”, the Cyrillic abbreviation for Soviet Union (USSR), the initials which will remind Washington of the Cold War.&nbsp;</p><p>The stunt came just as Lavrov was arriving at the hotel in Alaska, where Trump is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lavrov has arrived for the meeting in a shirt that says СССР (USSR). <a href="https://t.co/D5yrC2MFhD">https://t.co/D5yrC2MFhD</a> <a href="https://t.co/h5HYuvTrob">pic.twitter.com/h5HYuvTrob</a></p>&mdash; Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1956251544401404159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Observers are calling Lavrov's wardrobe choice more than a fashion, a cheeky dig at the US camp. With some people on social media calling it a statement “where you show the host who’s in charge”.&nbsp;</p><p>Alaska was reportedly part of Russia till 1867, when the US purchased it for $7.2 million under President Andrew Johnson. Kremlin propagandists have called for the seizure of Alaska. In July 2024, during a broadcast of the Russia-1 talk show '60 Minutes<i>', </i>Pro-Kremlin host Olga Skabeyeva referred to Alaska as ‘our Alaska’.</p><p>Lavrov's wardrobe choice is like putting gasoline on fire. Trump has vowed “very severe consequences” if Putin fails to deliver concrete steps toward peace, while Putin is expected to press for sanctions relief and security guarantees.</p>

In footage shared by the Russian Media Izvestia, Lavrov is seen getting out of a car wearing a vest and a white sweater that bore the marks of the past.

Russians are enjoying the moment, and cameras are lit up. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov came out of the plane in Anchorage donning a white sweater embossed with “СССР”, the Cyrillic abbreviation for Soviet Union (USSR), the initials which will remind Washington of the Cold War. The stunt came just as Lavrov was arriving at the hotel in Alaska, where Trump is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.

<p>In footage shared by the Russian Media Izvestia, Lavrov is seen getting out of a car wearing a vest and a white sweater that bore the marks of the past.</p>

Lavrov trolls Trump in Alaska with Cold War stunt-Just as Putin to land for high stakes show down

<p>Ahead of the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov interacted with the media in Anchorage on Friday (Aug 15) and confirmed he had visited Alaska before. When asked about US President Trump's remark suggesting a 25 per cent chance of talks failing, Lavrov said Russia avoids predicting outcomes but will present its clear position regarding the ongoing war with Ukraine. He highlighted that the Russian side has already made progress through discussions with Trump’s Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff. His statement also brushed aside reports claiming that Witkoff misunderstood statements made by Putin during his visit. Lavrov expressed hope for continued productive talks. When asked if he felt nervous, Lavrov simply replied, "What’s that?" indicating confidence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We never try to anticipate the outcome or make any guesses. What we do know, however, is that we have arguments we can contribute to the discussion and that our position is clear. We will present it. President Vladimir Putin has mentioned this fact. Steve Witkoff spoke on behalf of President Donald Trump. I hope that we will be able to continue this productive conversation tomorrow,” Lavrov said.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">💬 Sergey <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lavrov?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lavrov</a>’s answers to media questions, Anchorage:<br><br>We never try to anticipate the outcome of negotiations. What we do know, however, is that we have arguments we can contribute to the discussion and that our position is clear. We will present it.<a href="https://t.co/hBwFSEm9Xf">https://t.co/hBwFSEm9Xf</a> <a href="https://t.co/uamb1npPd4">pic.twitter.com/uamb1npPd4</a></p>&mdash; MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) <a href="https://twitter.com/mfa_russia/status/1956261038879387913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump-Putin Alaska meet</h2><p>It was confirmed on Friday (Aug 8) that Trump will meet with Putin on August 15 to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. The US had proposed a tri-party meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky, but Putin expressed his reservations about the same. Trump has said that he would know within two minutes of the meeting with Putin if he is interested in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The White House also said that meeting with Putin will be a ‘listening exercise’ for the US president. Moreover, a day ahead of the scheduled meeting in Alaska, Trump said that there is a 25 per cent chance that this meeting will not be a successful meeting, while emphasising that both leaders would have to meet a second time for a deal to be done. Notably, this will be the first in-person summit between Trump and Putin after their last meeting at the Helsinki Summit in 2018 in Finland. They met briefly at the 2019 G20 Summit in Osaka, but no formal summit was held.</p>

Ahead of meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, declined to speculate on the outcome of US-Russia talks. He emphasised Russia's clear stance on war with Ukraine

Ahead of the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov interacted with the media in Anchorage on Friday (Aug 15) and confirmed he had visited Alaska before. When asked about US President Trump's remark suggesting a 25 per cent chance of talks failing, Lavrov said Russia avoids predicting outcomes but will present its clear position regarding the ongoing war with Ukraine. He highlighted that the Russian side has already made progress through discussions with Trump’s Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff. His statement also brushed aside reports claiming that Witkoff misunderstood statements made by Putin during his visit. Lavrov expressed hope for continued productive talks. When asked if he felt nervous, Lavrov simply replied, "What’s that?" indicating confidence. “We never try to anticipate the outcome or make any guesses. What we do know, however, is that we have arguments we can contribute to the discussion and that our position is clear. We will present it. President Vladimir Putin has mentioned this fact. Steve Witkoff spoke on behalf of President Donald Trump. I hope that we will be able to continue this productive conversation tomorrow,” Lavrov said.

<p>Ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, declined to speculate on the outcome of US-Russia talks. He emphasised Russia's clear stance on war with Ukraine</p>

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