Mr Trump, who tries to exude an alpha male supremacy, likes to “get the upper hand in close-combat sports”, explained Prof Geoffrey Beattie, a body language expert from Edge Hill University, who noted the US president’s love of handshake diplomacy.

French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.

Macron placed his hand on Trump's arm and said that Europe's Ukraine funding took the form of loans, guarantees and grants, and included "real money". The pair met on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a week after the US started peace negotiations with Russia without directly involving Europe.

French President Emmanuel Macron tried Monday to inject a dose of reality into President Donald Trump’s ambitions to end the war in Ukraine, insisting they sought the same outcome of peace while simultaneously warning of Russia’s poor track record in keeping its international commitments.

The handshake and meeting between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron went viral due to its 'bromance' vibe amidst serious