Summary
A video circulating on social media shows Vladimir Putin laughing when told he was late for his scheduled call with Donald Trump.
The call, meant to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire, started an hour late, fueling speculation that Putin was mocking Trump. Analysts note that keeping leaders waiting is a known Putin power move.
Trump downplayed the delay, emphasizing that negotiations on land and power plants were ongoing.
Putin’s actions reflect his lack of respect for Trump, despite his recent concessions to Russia.
Lack of respect for trump, or he’s assering dominance and showing the world he has some control over trump? Probably both.
No “probably” about it. It’s deliberate public humiliation, to show the entire world who’s boss. Think America is the most powerful nation on Earth? Putin is demonstrating that America will defer to him.