Trump Greets Putin With a Handshake in Alaska

President 👤Donald Trump welcomed Russian President 👤Vladimir Putin to 🏞️Alaska on Friday with a firm handshake, setting the tone for the first 🤝U.S.-Russia Summit since 2021.

The historic meeting marks the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since Trump began his second term.

Both leaders appeared composed and cordial as they made their way into the summit, which many are calling a pivotal moment for U.S.-🇷🇺Russia relations. Expectations remain high that the pair will address a range of pressing issues — from global security to economic ties and renewed tensions in Eastern Europe.

Diplomatic optics matter, and Friday’s handshake signaled a calculated tone of mutual respect. It’s a striking image: Trump, now well into his second term, hosting Putin not in Washington D.C., but in Alaska