The article discusses a surprising and cooperative meeting between Trump and Zelensky at a funeral, contrasting their previous conflict. This 15-minute encounter was described as 'very productive' by the White House and 'potentially historic' by Zelensky. The informal setting and solemn occasion likely encouraged a more constructive dialogue. The article proposes that psychological factors, particularly Terror Management Theory, might play a role, suggesting that reminders of mortality can inspire reconciliation and cooperation among adversaries.
After all, they were likely to 'bump' into each other at an event both were invited to, but this also meant they were meeting more informally and spontaneously.
Trump's first face-to-face encounter with the Ukrainian president since February's acrimonious Oval Office punch-up was described as 'very productive' by the White House.
The Psychology of 'Terror Management Theory' suggests that events like funerals may offer a unique emotional context that promotes cooperation among adversaries.
Zelensky described the encounter with Trump as having the 'potential to become historic,' highlighting the significance of their meeting.
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