a scope and space is there. the public is told that this is where a clash could come but an absolute, categorical denial from russian officials this evening. anderson. >> what world leaders is putin actually talking to right now and what kind of engagement is there with him by -- with other nations? >> i have to say, absolutely fascinating today. he -- he met in person with the argentinian president, alberto fernandez, and remember just a day -- two days before, he had met with his big european buddy, viktor orban, the hungarian prime minister. when he met with orban, they were sat at opposite ends of a long table when they gave a joint press conference, they were many meters, many feet apart giving the briefing. when he met the argentinian president today, there was, first, a handshake, and then there were hugging. i think perhaps the most