Trump’s Warm Welcome to Russian President Draws Sharp Reactions Online
A striking image from the recent Trump-Putin summit in Alaska has gone viral, showing US soldiers kneeling to adjust a red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The scene has sparked heated debate, with Ukrainian politician Mustafa Nayyem mocking the gesture, captioning the viral photo: “Make kneeling great again.”
Trump’s Grand Welcome for Putin
- US President Donald Trump gave an unusually warm reception to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at an Alaska air base.
- This was Putin’s first visit to Western soil since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Trump was seen clapping, smiling, and shaking hands warmly with Putin, contrasting sharply with his interactions with other world leaders.
Viral Image of Kneeling Soldiers
- The viral photo showed US soldiers kneeling at the base of the stairs as Putin exited his presidential plane.
- The troops appeared to be straightening the red carpet rolled out for the Russian leader.
- The picture quickly spread online, becoming symbolic of the Trump-Putin camaraderie.
No Breakthrough on Ukraine
Despite the grand welcome, the three-hour closed-door talks produced no major progress on the Ukraine war.
- Trump described the discussions as “extremely productive” but admitted only “a few points of disagreement remained.”
- The US President suggested that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky must now take the lead in securing peace, along with greater involvement from European nations.
- However, there was no announcement of a ceasefire or a concrete peace deal.
Key Takeaways
- Trump called the meeting a “ten out of ten” success despite the lack of tangible outcomes.
- The summit highlighted a rekindled friendship between Trump and Putin, but left Ukraine and its allies skeptical.
- The kneeling soldiers photo remains the defining image of the summit, symbolizing both controversy and spectacle.
While the Trump-Putin Alaska summit showcased a renewed warmth between the two leaders, the absence of a concrete peace plan for Ukraine leaves many questions unanswered. For now, the viral image of kneeling US soldiers rolling out the red carpet for Putin will remain the most powerful—and controversial—symbol of this high-profile meeting.
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