Trump's gathering with Putin is over. Red carpet, speech-grass and no uncomfortable questions

Even before the right part of the talks began, the public’s attention was drawn to the setting up of the visit. Trump welcomed Putin on the board of Anchorage Airport in a way that many commentators have described as “overly cordial.” The developed red carpet, set by the American military, the flights of fighters over the heads of the participants of the ceremony, the applause of the president of the United States at the sight of the Russian leader, and at the end of the joint departure in a car owned by the American administration – all of this made the impression of a carefully planned diplomatic performance.