Brighton Beach Russians wary of Trump-Putin meeting in Germany
The men sipping coffee in this Brighton Beach cafe have mixed emotions about the world leaders shaking hands on the television above the cash register.
Like many here in the heart of New York City’s Russian community, they adore President Donald Trump. And at the same time, they are deeply skeptical of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Shaking hands with President Putin is like holding a cobra in his hands,” said Efes Cafe co-owner Michael Rubinsteyn, as grainy images from Trump’s Friday meeting with Putin flashed on the TV behind him.