Following their meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin referenced the relationship between the two nations, noting a sense of closeness. Putin mentioned that his greeting to Trump was akin to that of neighbors. After getting off the plane, Putin shook hands with Trump and said, ‘Good afternoon, my dear neighbor, it’s very good to see you healthy and alive.’
These statements from Putin were made in connection to a previous threat directed at Trump. Putin also indicated that their talks proceeded in a helpful and respectful manner. He thanked his American counterpart for the Alaska proposal, emphasizing that although their nations were distinct and differed, they generally shared positive sentiments when they met.