When US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday, every aspect of the meeting was precisely planned. The backdrop, the stage, the meeting room, every inch was measured, every object was carefully inspected. American soldiers were deployed to look after the arrangements, be it the positioning of the ‘Alaska 2025’ board or rolling of the red carpet for Putin. However, those aware of the recent development knew that nothing is going to happen as neither side has any leverage over each-other. For Putin, it was a moment of sending a global message that he is keen on ending the war, while for Trump, it was yet another posturing of peace. When US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday, every aspect of the meeting was precisely planned. The backdrop, the stage, the meeting room, every inch was measured, every object was carefully inspected. American soldiers were deployed to look after the arrangements, be it the positioning of the ‘Alaska 2025’ board or rolling of the red carpet for Putin. However, those aware of the recent development knew that nothing is going to happen as neither side has any leverage over each-other. For Putin, it was a moment of sending a global message that he is keen on ending the war, while for Trump, it was yet another posturing of peace.