At a press conference in Alaska ahead of peace talks with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin appeared to direct a sharp remark toward a US reporter who questioned him about a ceasefire in Ukraine. A lip reader claimed Putin said “you are uneducated,” though others suggested he merely urged the press to move along. Observers noted Trump’s visible discomfort during the tense exchange before the two leaders entered private negotiations. Despite the controversy, both sides indicated that meaningful progress was made in their effort to end the war in Ukraine.