Donald Trump seemed to reveal his true feelings towards wife Melania during a confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US President met Zelensky just days after he welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Following the meeting Trump indicated that he favours bringing a conflict between the two nations to an end by moving "directly to a peace agreement". It seemed to represent a shift from his earlier demands for a ceasefire. During the meeting in the Oval Office, Zelensky handed Trump a correspondence for his spouse Melania that had been composed by Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, "It's not to you, it's to your wife," Zelensky remarked playfully.

This occurred after mother-of-one Melania gave Putin a letter she had authored. Whilst the complete contents of the message were not disclosed by officials, it is understood to have referenced the kidnapping of Ukrainian children during the conflict.

When questioned about the correspondence by journalists, Trump stated Melania felt "very strongly" about the situation in Ukraine. Mentioning their 19-year-old son Barron, he explained his wife despises to "see something like this happening".

Now body language expert Nia Williams claims Trump was observed "gazing" at the letter whilst he spoke to the media. Speaking to the Irish Star, she said: "Donald Trump talks with eyes gazing down when talking of Melania's letter.

"This shows internal reflection and careful thoughtfulness towards this topic. His poise and whole manner shoulders back head up and strong eye contact show confidence, authority and power with no deference."

Nia, from Relationshipsmdd, says Trump displays a more "sensitive" side when discussing the letter from his wife. She added: "Trumps eyes show direct and steady eye contact which indicate seriousness and sincerity.

"Also when you get pupil constriction it indicates you are processing this information his overall body language showed more sensitivity towards the area of Melania's letter."

The expert also suggests Trump demonstrated "overall confidence" throughout his meeting with Zelensky and their discussions with the US media. However, she notes that the Ukrainian President seemed to display a "nervousness" during the confrontation.

She added: "Zelensky nods head as Trump talks. He shows furrowed brows which can be a sign of nervousness."

Despite Trump stating a ceasefire could potentially be a "could be a disadvantage for one side", he told journalists he was eager to end the war. He said: "We're gonna work with Ukraine, we're gonna work with everybody" to ensure peace is "very long term".

The US president continued to say he had "indirectly" spoken to Putin ahead of the meeting but clarified the Russian President was expecting a call "right after". Trump is expected to meet European leaders later today (August 18).

Zelensky, who has been vocal about his need for US assistance in areas ranging from equipment to intelligence, is expected to address the media following the meeting. As the two leaders convened, air raid sirens reportedly blared across Ukraine.

Initially, it was reported that the sirens were heard in various regions throughout the eastern part of the country. However, recent reports suggest that they have been confined to certain areas.

These sirens are typically activated when officials perceive a threat of ballistic missiles from Russia. The tension between the two countries escalated in 2022 when Russia initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.