‘Give me the scoop’: Lip-reader reveals Putin's secret message to Trump at Alaska airport tarmac

As President Donald Trump greeted Vladimir Putin at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, the two exchanged a few ideas about Ukraine and their meeting

Published on: Aug 16, 2025, 03:48:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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As President Donald Trump greeted Vladimir Putin at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, the two exchanged a few ideas about Ukraine and their meeting. A lip reader revealed that the US president was ‘somewhat impatient’ and his first word after shaking hands was: ‘Finally’.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for photos (AFP)

Trump and Putin met for the first time in six years to discuss the war in Ukraine. At the tarmac, when reporters asked the Russian president, ‘When will you stop killing civilians?’, he responded with a simple shrug, indicating that he couldn't hear them.

A lip reader later told The Daily Mail that Trump and Putin appeared to be talking about helping each other.

Trump said, “You made it, fantastic to see you, and appreciated.” The lip reader further told the Daily Mail that Putin replied with ‘Thank you, and you. I am here to help you’.

The US president then said he wants to help, too. The Kremlin leader, as per the report, told his counterpart that he ‘will bring it to a rest’, possibly referring to the Ukraine war.

“All they need is to ask,” he said. “I hope it does,” Trump said.

The two leaders then entered a limousine as they headed for their meeting. The lip reader further revealed details.

“Come on, let’s get straight into the vehicle. We need to move forward, both giving it attention. I know this is serious; it’s quite long. What a journey it is,” Trump reportedly replied.

Putin wants ‘the scoop’

The Russian president reportedly asked for the ‘scoop’. “Give me the scoop,” he told Trump, according to the lip reader.

“It's cargo fuel,” Trump said. It's unclear what exactly they were discussing.

President Trump even instructed Putin to shake his hand because ‘it gives a good impression’.

“Thank you,” Putin reportedly said.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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