Russian President Vladimir Putin drew attention at an international forum in Turkmenistan after he appeared to wink at a reporter moments after concluding talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A brief video of the gesture, shared by RT India on X, has since gone viral across social media platforms.

The clip shows Putin pausing, looking towards the camera, and making a subtle eye gesture as he exited the venue. The moment quickly gained traction online, becoming one of the most widely shared visuals from the International Peace and Trust Forum held in Ashgabat.

Putin and Erdogan were attending the forum to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s declaration of permanent neutrality. The event, organised as part of the UN’s International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, brough

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