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.
The call was said to be 1.5hrs though. That means bitch boy sat there waiting for longer than the time he actually spoke?
The way these things normally work is that a staffer makes the call and holds for the President. When all parties are ready, then the phone is passed onto him.
Then again, this is more of a one-on-one with your manager so probably had to stay on the call. Probably multitasked though.