The state-run Russian international news network Russia Today (RT) put out behind-the-scenes video from Alaska that appeared to show President Donald Trump fawning over Vladimir Putin.

The video shared by the Kremlin shows Trump and Putin standing together backstage near where they gave public remarks following their three-hour meeting.

Despite walking away without a deal and sharing no details on where progress was made to get Russia to end the war in Ukraine, the president could be seen laughing as he spoke to Putin.

The only person standing with the two leaders as they spoke was Putin’s translator.

In the video, Trump can be seen offering his hand first to shake hands with Putin. The president then tapped their joined hands with his other hand, embracing Putin with a two-hand sh

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