The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the United States sparked serious discussions in international media, with some describing it as the end of his isolation from the West. This is reported by the authoritative British media Sky News in their analysis of the event.
According to the report, Putin's reception on American soil was extremely warm and ceremonial, including elements typically associated with high-level state visits. "He was received on American soil as an equal for a meeting of great powers - red carpet, handshakes, aircraft parade", notes Sky News.
The media journalists make a bold comparison, stating that "Only North Korea could welcome a war crimes suspect like this". This statement refers to the fact that Putin is accused by the International Criminal Court in The Hague of war crimes related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Sky News analysts emphasize that this reception "most clearly put an end to his isolation from the West". This is particularly significant in the context of international sanctions and diplomatic tensions between Russia and Western countries in recent years.
According to the Sky News reporter, this was precisely the goal that the Russian president pursued with this visit. Instead of facing additional sanctions or criticism, Putin received an opportunity for a state visit of the highest rank. US President Donald Trump provided his Russian counterpart with a platform that transforms him "from an outcast to a partner".
This visit raises many questions about the future of relations between Russia and the West, as well as the US position on the charges against Putin. Analysts suggest that this could lead to a change in the dynamics of international relations and affect the geopolitical situation in the near future.
It remains to be seen how other Western countries will react to this development and whether it will lead to further relaxation of sanctions against Russia or to new diplomatic initiatives. Meanwhile, the international community is closely monitoring the development of the situation and the possible consequences of this historic meeting between the leaders of two of the most influential countries in the world.