Breaking News: Putin’s secret portrait gift to Trump finally released… and artist reveals the EXACT orders he was given by Vlad….Read More 👇

Putin knows the only way to Trump’s heart is good ol’ flattery

MAD Vlad gifted frenemy Trump a portrait of himself back in March – and now, the world finally gets a glimpse.

The portrait was hidden from the public until now – and it’s no surprise the US president was “clearly touched” by the move.

After Trump trashed a Brit-made portrait as “truly the worst”, Putin knew better than to risk a repeat.

Putin’s gift is “a beautiful portrait” by a “leading Russian artist” that “clearly touched” Trump, according to special envoy Steve Witkoff in an interview with podcast host Tucker Carlson in March.

The portrait was verified on the same day that Trump blasted another portrait hanging in the Colorado State Capitol building.

It has now been publicly released by CNN.

The painting shows Trump’s “iconic” fist pump moment after the failed assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally in July 2024.

In the background, the US flag and the Statue of Liberty can be seen.

It was painted by one of Russia’s most famous artists, Nikas Safronov, who has also painted the late Pope Francis, India’s President Narendra Modi and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Safronov is also known to have painted Vladimir Putin himself.

Speaking to CNN about the Trump portrait, Safronov, 69, said he was “visited by some people who said they want me to paint Trump as I see him.”

While did not know who his “visitors” were, he suspected it was the Kremlin.

When I started the portrait, I realized this could bring our countries closer, and decided not to charge any money because I suspected what this painting was for.”

Putin himself then contacted the artist and told him the portrait was intended to improve Russia-US relations.

Discussing the portrait, Safronov said: “It was important to me to show the blood, the scar and his bravery during the attempt on his life.

“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 image of Trump raising his right fist after being shot, with blood splattered across his face and ear, became an emblem of strength and defiance in his presidential campaign.

At Trump’s final victory rally before being sworn in as president, he displayed this signature move – fist-pumping and swaying from side to side.