A body language specialist has’revealed’ the rationale for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hand motion when President Donald Trump flew bomber planes over his head moments after stepping off the plane.
On Friday (August 15), Trump and Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, after much anticipation.
The couple met in an attempt to negotiate peace amid the ongoing confrontation with Ukraine, but no agreement was reached.
Both presidents had conversations for almost three hours, followed by a brief news conference in which Trump stated that progress had been achieved.
“We didn’t get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there,” Donald Trump stated.
“I’m going to make a few phone calls and explain what happened. But we had a really productive meeting, and many points were agreed upon, with only a few remaining.
He continued, “Some aren’t that important. One is arguably the most important.”
On Friday, the two arrived at Alaska’s largest military base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, where they stepped off their planes and went down a red carpet before shaking hands.
As the two presidents strolled together along the runway, four F-35s and a B-2 Spirit bomber flew overhead.
According to ABC News, the B-2 is seen as a symbol of US might and can carry both conventional and nuclear weapons.
As the aircraft went by, Putin could be seen looking up into the sky.
Inbaal Honigman, a celebrity psychic and body language specialist, said Putin responded with a delicate hand motion.
Hongiman told UNILAD: “As the fighter jets approach the presidents, Putin notices the sound long before Trump does. Even if it’s a surprise for the Russian head of state and not a big shock for the American, we can see that Putin looks directly at the direction of the noise, and his ‘holster hand’ stiffens over his pocket.
“Putin is known for his famous ‘Gunslinger Gait’, meaning he’s always walked with one hand swinging loosely, while the other is still, as if ready to draw a weapon at a moment’s notice. This is believed to be part of his KGB training.
“Therefore, Putin’s strong hand over his pocket when he hears a loud noise from above, shows that even years and decades into his diplomatic career, he is still ready for action.
Honigman, on behalf of Oddspedia, explains that as the cameras turn to shoot the flyover, the two leaders can be seen gazing at the spectacle.
“When the camera pans back to the two leaders, we see just how magnificent they found the display,” she added.
“Trump is seen clasping his hands, proud and delighted. Putin doesn’t even try to hide his glee. He follows the aerial display with eyes, and his whole head, not wanting to miss a moment.
“Trump then reaches to touch Putin’s arm, as a mark of friendship, showing the Russian president that this show is in his honour.
“Putin lowers his head, nodding a couple of times, in deference. He’s showing respect to Donald Trump for this powerful gesture.”
