CNN: Will Putin Delay Trump? – The Merkel Incident

According to CNN, Vladimir Putin's meeting with Donald Trump is in focus, with references to the Russian president's past tactics. They cite an incident where Putin made Trump wait for over an hour before a meeting in Helsinki seven years ago.

CNN also reports that Putin had previously delayed the then-German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, for four hours. The tactic of delay is seen as a means of political pressure.

Ahead of the meeting with Trump, questions are raised as to whether Putin will use a similar tactic. CNN argues that the exact time of Putin's arrival could be indicative of his intentions.