Russian President Vladimir Putin acted like he could not hear a reporter after being asked if he would stop killing civilians.
The moment occurred after Putin and Donald Trump greeted each other in Alaska.
After walking down a long red carpet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Putin was greeted by Trump.
Minutes later the pair appearing in front cameras on the tarmac, Putin was immediately heckled with questions.
One reporter shouted, ‘Mr. Putin, did you underestimate Ukraine?’
Seconds later a reporter asked, ‘President Putin, will you stop killing civilians?’
Putin responded by pointing to his ear as if he could not hear the questions.
Meanwhile, Trump did not react to the questioning while standing alongside Putin.
Putin shook Trump’s hand after arriving to Alaska
Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two leaders are meeting for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The moment Putin say’s “I can’t hear you” when ignoring a reporter’s question
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