Kathrine Frich
Kamenev praised Putin’s calm and power, calling him “tough as firestone.”
Kamenev praised Putin’s calm and power, calling him “tough as firestone.”
Russian State Media Mocks Trump After Alaska Summit
Russian propagandists wasted no time ridiculing Donald Trump after his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
The summit was meant to be a step toward peace in Ukraine, but ended without a ceasefire.
Hours later, state media turned Trump into a target.
Propaganda Host Says ‘Trump Got Scared’
On the Russian radio show In Detail, presenter Ivan Kamenev and guest Alexander Gurnov mocked Trump’s behavior.
Gurnov said Trump “got scared” before the summit and changed the meeting format from one-on-one to three-on-three. He called it a sign of weakness.
Handshake Analysis Becomes Mocking Point
Gurnov focused on Trump’s signature move: pulling others toward him during handshakes.
But this time, he said, Putin didn’t budge.
“His back was straight. He did not bend,” Gurnov noted, saying this was a small but important moment that symbolized strength.
Putin Praised as ‘Tough as Firestone’
Kamenev praised Putin’s calm and power, calling him “tough as firestone.”
Gurnov added that Putin’s intellect and political skill gave him the edge over Trump.
He even said only China’s Xi Jinping could match Putin’s level of leadership and strategy.
Russian Media Celebrates a ‘Victory’
The conversation made it clear that Russian media viewed the summit as a win for Putin.
Despite no formal agreement being signed, the tone on Russian airwaves was celebratory.
They portrayed Trump as unprepared and overmatched.
Summit Ends Without a Peace Deal
The meeting in Alaska lasted less than three hours, far shorter than the expected seven.
Both leaders left without signing any agreement.
Trump gave only brief, prepared remarks. Neither he nor Putin answered any questions from reporters.
Trump Says Meeting Was ‘Productive’ Despite Gaps
After the talks, Trump said the summit was “extremely productive.”
He claimed “many points were agreed to” and believed a ceasefire was still possible.
But he also admitted that at least one “significant” disagreement with Russia remains.
Putin Warns Against ‘Backroom Provocations’
Putin said Russia is willing to end the war, but only if the root causes are addressed.
He warned Ukraine and the EU not to sabotage progress with “backroom dealings” or provocations.
He called for lasting solutions, not quick fixes.
