Trump Displays Putin Photo at White House Amid Ukraine Peace Efforts, Sparks Criticism
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Firstpost•30-01-2026, 14:23
Trump Displays Putin Photo at White House Amid Ukraine Peace Efforts, Sparks Criticism
- •US President Donald Trump has placed a framed photo of himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the White House Palm Room.
- •The photo, taken at their Alaska summit last August, has drawn criticism from American lawmakers and media.
- •The August meeting was the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
- •Democrats previously criticized Trump for "cosying up" to Putin instead of supporting Ukraine.
- •A White House spokesperson stated the photo highlights the Alaska Summit as a "historic moment" for Ukraine-Russia peace.
Why It Matters: Trump's display of a photo with Putin at the White House sparks controversy amidst ongoing Ukraine peace efforts.
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