Vladimir Putin is a wanted war criminal condemned by the International Criminal Court for abducting Ukrainian children. He has been the aggressor actively ordering Ukraine attacked since 2014. Putin ordered & had launched the cyberattacks against our nation's government, businesses, & especially elections by heavy-handed abuse of our social media. The entire Global Village is aware of the murderous way his secret service has been dealing with those he considers enemies, very publicly with no concerns about borders.
It is this man the American President is meeting with right now in Alaska, ironically a land area that once belonged to Russia. Maybe this is why Trump kept repeating he was "meeting with Putin in Russia?" Liar fat Donny is not famous for his educational or mental skills.
Considering who & what Vladimir Putin is, take a moment to imagine how you believe an American POTUS should greet this man when a meeting is to take place. Obviously, a protocol is to be observed that among other things, establishes the power constellation between these two leaders of powerful nations. One expects the Leader of the Free World to be very careful about how he presents himself in that moment when the world's eyes are focused on the meeting between the two leaders. The symbolism is truly vital. Americans, & the Global Village, remember that Helsinki meeting back in July of 2018 when Trump publicly took Putin's word over American Intelligence's report about Russia's election interference.
Considering what is at stake here, meaning not only Ukraine's future, Europe above all, but the rest of the world as well is watching very carefully what transpires in Alaska today.
Already we have a hint regarding the protocol of "greeting."
Trump had a red carpet rolled out & had jets do a flyover as Vladimir Putin arrived.
Trump applauded as he approached, and very obviously deferred to him as they shook hands.
The leader in this initial meeting was clear and it was not Donald Trump, the American POTUS.
Also, take note of the energy levels here.
See for yourselves.
(& PS -- news just out even as I'm posting this claims that no deal was reached after 3 hours of meeting. Are we surprised?)
An absolute travesty!