Putin and Xi's 'diehard' bodyguards break the internet with brief exchange
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Published 2024-05-20
The footage shows one of Putin’s bodyguards awkwardly approaching Xi’s bodyguard on Friday, exchanging a glance, a smile, and a nod, which was reciprocated.
The internet went wild, with many joking this brief encounter did more for international relations than expensive diplomacy.
X users turned the encounter into a viral meme, debating “who would win in a fight".
“The Chinese bodyguard looks more diehard. Will give it to him," one user said.
It comes as a hug between President Putin and President Xi sparked a bitter response from the US, highlighting fears over China-Russia cooperation amid the Ukraine conflict.
The two leaders met in China to discuss forming a stabilising force amid rising geopolitical tensions.
All Comments (21)
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0 words 100% understanding
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That's normal behavior from real men.
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Russians : fk NATO? Chinese : fk NATO.
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This is how real man recognize and salute another real one!👍✊💪
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Real man recognize real man all I have to say 🇨🇳💪🇷🇺
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A simple nod of understanding and camaraderie is worth more than gold.
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No words needed between real men.
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These two bodyguards can make an excellent movie with millions of viewership 😮
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Its a universal gesture... 👍👍
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We have a saying in America “ real recognizes real”
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Meanwhile Biden bodyguards main job is to escort Biden to the toilet every half hour. They even have to help him unzip his pants. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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White house is so afraid of this meeting
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The West: this is concerning………😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Russians and Chinese are so awesome!!!! Love and respect!!!!!❤❤❤
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Long live Russia and china
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Sky news is playing like a clown media now…
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Super Soldiers in real life 😎
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I guarantee you Xi's bodyguard is the best of the best, he's like Jackie Chan and Jet Li in one.
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Russia and China are working together
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Leaders are friends so are the bodyguards 💪💪