Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met face-to-face in Alaska, marking their first encounter in six years. Trump warmly welcomed Putin at the Anchorage air base, and the two leaders traveled in the same car to their meeting location. However, an unexpected event unfolded during the meeting. As Trump and Putin met on Alaskan soil, a display of American air power took place overhead.
As former US President Donald Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Alaskan airport, a group of American military aircraft, including fighter jets and a B-2 stealth bomber, flew overhead. This attracted the attention of the media present, although the purpose of the flyover was unclear. Some speculate that it was a demonstration of American air strength to Putin.
As Trump and Putin shook hands, B-2 bombers roared over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Putin also looked towards the sky as the American fighter jets roared overhead. Several social media users have interpreted the flyover as a demonstration of American air dominance. Moreover, the presence of the B-2 stealth bomber in the group suggests that the US has the capability to strike Russian targets, similar to its potential capabilities against Iran.
The meeting between Trump and Putin has drawn global attention, particularly from Europe. European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky have expressed their hope that Trump will strongly advocate for Ukraine. Trump has suggested that if the meeting is positive, Zelensky might participate in the next meeting, with the potential of a ceasefire announcement.