Vladimir Putin Shouted Brutal Comment At Reporter After Press Conference With Trump Erupted Into Chaos

Russian president Vladimir Putin stirred controversy during a tense press conference in Alaska after making what appeared to be a sharp remark toward a US reporter, just before heading into private talks with Donald Trump.

The 72-year-old Russian leader flew in from Moscow for the high-profile summit, which was framed as a step toward peace in Ukraine. Seated next to Trump, he faced tough questions from reporters pressing him to commit to a ceasefire and stop targeting civilians.

One female journalist repeatedly asked if he would halt civilian attacks and why Trump should trust him. Sky News footage showed Putin, visibly annoyed, shouting something back. While drowned out by noise, lip reader Nicola Hickling claimed he said, “You are ignorant.”

If accurate, it underscored his combative relationship with Western media. Trump seemed uneasy, reportedly signaling discomfort. Yet Sky News correspondent Martha Kelner suggested Putin instead said, “Let’s go, let’s go,” urging the press to leave.

The disputed exchange came as the summit began—the first Trump-Putin meeting since 2018. Behind closed doors, reports hinted at “significant progress,” though no deal was announced. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed dialogue but insisted peace must be just and require real action from Russia.

Meanwhile, NPR reported that eight sensitive pages tied to the summit were left at an Alaskan hotel printer. They included schedules, contact lists, and a planned lunch menu. Critics called it sloppy, while US officials dismissed it as trivial.

Despite optimism over negotiations, Putin’s clash with the reporter has overshadowed coverage, raising doubts about whether the Alaska talks mark real progress—or just another diplomatic show.