The mystery painting that Vladimir Putin gifted to Donald Trump back in March has been revealed. (Russian Embassy in Kenya/X)
"It was important to me to show the blood, the scar and his bravery during the attempt on his life," Safronov told CNN. "He didn’t break down or become afraid, but raised his arm to show he is one with America and will bring back what it deserves."
The painting is an illustration of a dramatic photo that captured the moment Trump survived an assassination attempt during a presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
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In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Russian artist Nikas Sagronov talk during an awards ceremony in Moscow's Kremlin. (Mikhail Metzel, Presidential Press Service, RIA Novosti/AP)
The painting was given to Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in March when the official was in Moscow seeking a ceasefire in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine, the Associated Press reported, citing Russian president’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
AP said Witkoff described the artwork as a "beautiful" portrait by "a leading Russian artist," and added that Trump was "clearly touched by it."
Donald Trump, left, and Vladimir Putin, right, have actively worked to mend their relationship since Trump returned to the U.S. presidency this year.
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While Trump and Putin have worked to strengthen their relationship, tensions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine continue to simmer between the three countries.
Russia recently pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight and killed at least 10 people in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. The attack on April 24 prompted a rare rebuke from Trump who said "Vladimir, STOP!"
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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