Putin Leaves Trump Waiting Before Their Phone Call Meeting
Netizens view this as a clear display of dominance.
Putin Leaves Trump Waiting Before Their Phone Call Meeting: Russian President Vladimir Putin kept former U.S. President Donald Trump waiting for over an hour before their scheduled phone call, according to various media reports.
The two leaders were set to speak over the phone later on Tuesday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Reports indicate that when the call finally took place, Putin refused Trump's request for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, he reportedly agreed to limit attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Following these events, netizens described Putin’s actions as humiliating Trump.
An X-user, wrote, “Holy shit. Putin is blowing off his meeting with Trump and making him wait. While speaking to a room full of oligarchs, the host turns to him and asks if he’s going to be late. Putin shrugs. He completely humiliated Donald Trump.”
Previously, Trump had repeatedly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he did not hold the upper hand in their last meeting at the White House.
Putin's delay in attending the high-stakes call, combined with his refusal to grant the month-long ceasefire, is being seen by many netisens as a clear indication of who holds card now.
An X-user wrote, "Putin is making Trump wait again. They two leaders were supposed to have met already, but Putin is still at some conference. When Putin is reminded of the meeting, everyone starts laughing - they're literally making fun of Trump and his convoy.
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