Trump bemoans a painting of him - but gets a new one from Putin

A "distorted" portrait in the US was removed after the president complained, but he was "touched" by a Russian gift.

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The new portrait has not been shown publicly. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described it as a "personal gift", adding that only Putin himself could disclose further details.

Meanwhile, Trump took to Truth Social to criticise an earlier picture of him that hung in the Colorado State Capitol building until it was removed on Monday.

The US president has paid close attention to cultivating his image, and made headlines in January by unveiling an official portrait that was variously described by critics as serious or ominous.

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed receipt of the new work from Moscow, saying he had been asked to transport it back to Washington.

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