Fabricated Footage of Putin and Trump Meeting Circulates Online

A video purporting to show Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump meeting in Alaska in 2025 has gained significant traction on social media. The viral 'edit' compiles various clips of the two leaders from past events, including their 2018 summit in Helsinki, Finland. The video, set to music, depicts the leaders shaking hands, walking a red carpet, and appearing at press conferences. While the video's creator labeled it as a fictional scenario, its widespread sharing highlights the ease with which manipulated content can circulate online, potentially misleading viewers about actual diplomatic events.