At the Anchorage summit, the communication between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin attracted attention not only through official statements but also through their body language. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to CNN channel observations, the relationship between the two leaders was "far from cold." When Putin approached Trump on the red carpet, the American president welcomed him with two rounds of applause.
Then they shook hands, repeating this gesture twice. Even before the meeting began, they smiled and tried to create a sincere atmosphere.
During the negotiations, both smiled several times. Although Trump's face often appeared serious, he occasionally showed a warm expression.
CNN emphasized that Putin often expresses his attitude through posture and body movements. Former presidents have observed him sitting hunched during speeches, which was interpreted as a sign of disinterest in events.
However, in Alaska, Putin did not hunch; on the contrary, he leaned forward and was attentively engaged in the conversation. NBC compared this meeting to the February meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
A significant difference was noted between Trump's reception of Zelensky and his reception of Putin. Analysts believe that the reception of Putin was much warmer and more sincere compared to Zelensky.
It is worth recalling that in February, tension arose between Trump and Zelensky, and US Vice President James Pence criticized Zelensky for not showing enough respect. On August 15, Trump and Putin met at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska, and held negotiations.
At the end of the meeting, the presidents read statements before the press but left the hall without answering journalists' questions. In conclusion, although the Anchorage summit ended without official agreements, the leaders' body language, smiles, and communication style indicated an effort to create a warmer atmosphere in bilateral relations.
This gives hope for opening a new chapter in US-Russia relations.
