Putin ‘lets slip’ that he can speak English in very rare public conversation with Trump and people are divided

All eyes have been on Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met up with POTUS Donald Trump in Alaska last week.

The two met to discuss a deal for a potential ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, with Trump admitting that while no deal was made, there was 'progress' when it came to ending the conflict.

However, no Ukrainian representatives were invited to the meeting, and Putin said his terms involved Ukraine handing over territory, which it has already stated it will not do.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to visit the White House today (18 August) alongside European leaders.

Onlookers have been examining everything between Putin and Trump, from their greeting handshakes to their body language.

There was one gesture, in particular, though, which has got everybody arguing about its significance.

During the pair's press conference, Putin spoke in English, something he very rarely does.

Eyebrows were raised after Putin opted to speak in English to Trump at the end of a press conference (Contributor/Getty Images)

At the end of a 12-minute-long press conference alongside Trump, Putin said, 'Next time in Moscow', which seemed to take the US president by surprise.

Trump responded: "That’s an interesting one, I’ll get a little heat on that one."

The last time a US president visited Russian soil was when Barack Obama attended the G20 Summit back in 2013.

Social media users have been arguing over the significance of Putin choosing to speak in English, with his suggestion of Trump visiting Moscow next time.

Some say it was a huge sign of respect, while others feel it was just for show or a power play.

One wrote: "Vladimir Putin speaks English! And on-camera! It's not an understatement to say it's very rare for him to do so."

Another added: "I don’t think most people understand the significance of that gesture."

"Putin just spoke English to Trump and invited him to Moscow in a massive sign of respect. History is unfolding before our eyes," praised another.

Not everybody agreed though, as one commented: "Trump got played!"

"It's not respect, it all a power play," said another critic, while a third person insisted: "Embarrassment is unfolding before our eyes."

Body language experts have also examined the exchange between the two leaders.

Many people didn't realise Putin could speak English (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Judi James told The Daily Mail that Trump greeted Putin with the 'ultimate ego stroke'.

She said he was treated like a 'celebrity guest' with a warm and welcoming handshake when the pair met on the tarmac.

We will just have to wait and see whether Trump takes Putin up on his surprising offer.