The recent meeting between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has left people talking, especially concerning a lip reader who revealed what Trump murmured to Putin, which is likely to be “I’ll help you”. Two global leaders who are also the Presidents of the most powerful countries arrived in Alaska’s capital, Anchorage, for Ukraine ceasefire discussions.
As per whatever footage of them went to social media, people were able to comprehend from their interactions that they were close companions, especially during the red carpet toward Mr. Trump’s waiting Presidential vehicle. Their demeanor formed a decent impression in Russia, with the media being much government government-friendly there, and they praised the “cordial” reception despite the US President showing some signs of health concerns on the red carpet.
And now, a lip reader has disclosed their interactions, and their opening exchange was masked by the noise of American aircraft soaring in ceremonial formation above. The lip reader, Nicola Hickling, told sources that the initial words from Trump to Putin were “finally.” Consequently, the duo shared some additional remarks as they strolled down towards the President’s vehicle.
She said that during their handshake, Mr. Trump continued: “You made it, fantastic to see you, and appreciated.”, reports the Mirror. Ms Hickling then mentioned that the president then took a “sharp intake of breath through his teeth” before Putin offered an olive branch, stating, “Thank you—and you. I am here to help you.”
She further reported that Donald Trump replied, “I’ll help you.” It can be stated that the leaders are on the move as they went through the red carpet, and they engaged in what looked like a friendly conversation. However, the lipreader noted that Trump reflected on the “serious” nature of their meeting. It also seemed like Putin suggested that he would “bring it to a rest,” to which the U.S. President responded: “I hope it does.”
Then they went on to the limousine — affectionately dubbed ‘The Beast’ by Mr. Trump to which Ms Hickling said that Mr Trump urged his counterpart: “Come on, let’s get straight into the vehicle. We need to move forward, both giving it attention.” When they reached the podium to take their first official photo op together, Ms. Hickling reported that Trump took charge again and aimed at making “a good impression”. As per her, he told Putin: “Thank you. Let’s shake hands — it gives a good impression.”
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On the contrary, Putin seemed more simple and straightforward with a “thank you”. The primary encounter between the US and the Russian leader sparked intrigue, and Donald Trump is facing harsh criticism for his warm welcome to Putin. Ukrainians have highly expressed their grief at the red carpet treatment, concerning the fact that they were not included in the meeting.
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of the country, insisted on trilateral talks involving himself. He stated prior to Wednesday’s discussions: “Everything concerning Ukraine must be discussed exclusively with Ukraine. We must prepare a trilateral format for talks.”
