Donald Trump and Vladimir Putn’s high bets on Alaska stared with a scripted opening-the leaders discovered their appropriate plane, smiled, and warmly with their hands on the asphalt.
Pats on the arm followed by military overly greeted the world. But then things changed.
Putin was suddenly seen to slip into the back of the presidential armed limousine of Trump “The Beast”, where Bloomberg announced that they had a minute of conversation-first substantial conversation in six years-Mimo reach of their helpers, media and other officials.
The short ride from the asphalt to the top room on the common base of Elumendorf-Richardson, the American military facility, lasted less than 10 minutes. But he gave both leaders a chance for the most private talks at a meeting where the world is watching and studying intensively.
It was not clear whether they were planned together or for the last second improvisation with a couple. The White House did not answer immediately to the request for comment.
At the time on stage, Trump and Putin previously posed for photographs when reporters screamed questions. One shouted whether Putin would “still kill civilians”, but the Russian president pointed to his ear and shook his head he didn’t hear.
Trump then called time and showed that Putin would go with him to the vehicle. The Russian leader was captured by cameras who smiled through the window as he pulled away.
The Russian presidential limousine stood nearby.
Stage set, start of conversations
For the conversations, a blue -walled room decorated with American and Russian flags was decorated. Next to Trump was an interpreter, Foreign Minister Marco Rubio and American envoy Steve Witkoff. On the Putin side, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Kremlin foreign policy Yuri Ushakov.
Shortly before 11:30 in the morning, local time began with a formal summit. At stake: the future of Ukraine, peace in Europe and Russia’s economies and its business partners, threatening increased financial sanctions in the US if interviews fail.
In practice, real discussions have already begun. Only Trump and Putin may know what has been said.
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