Donald Trump's 'glaring' impression of Vladimir Putin uncovered by eye gesture

When Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska on August 15, it was only their third meeting in the past seven years. The two leaders came together to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and while their talks ended without a ceasefire deal, the meeting drew plenty of attention not just for what was said, but also for what was left unsaid.

As they stepped off their planes onto the red carpet, Trump and Putin exchanged a firm handshake before moving to the joint press conference. There, their body language became a focal point for observers.

Nia Williams, a body language and relationship expert, shared her analysis with the Irish Star. She described Trump as projecting “extreme confidence,” with his shoulders back and head held high. She also noted his strong eye contact with Putin, which suggested attentiveness and even a measure of approval when Putin thanked him.

Williams also pointed out that the interaction carried “power dynamics,” but that these were balanced by a clear sense of “mutual respect.” Frequent eye contact and subtle gestures like nodding indicated both dominance and recognition of each other’s authority.

On Putin’s side, his movements were described as calm yet purposeful an outward display of leadership and control. The overall impression was that both leaders were comfortable in each other’s presence despite their differences.

Still, no agreement came out of the Alaska meeting. What did emerge was the possibility of another one: Putin extended an invitation for Trump to visit Moscow, to which Trump replied, “Oh, that’s an interesting one… I could see it possibly happening,” while acknowledging it would stir controversy back home.

Meanwhile, Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C. on August 18. Zelenskyy confirmed the upcoming meeting on X, saying he was grateful for the chance to discuss “ending the killing and the war.”

This series of meetings suggests that while no breakthrough has been achieved yet, efforts toward negotiation are far from over.