Trump slams Russia probe and blames U.S. for bad relations with Putin as the two leaders meet

President Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive for a press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland.

A protester wears a mask featuring a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a demonstration in Helsinki, Finland.

President Trump, center left, and Russia President Vladimir Putin, right, and others wait for a working lunch meeting at Finland’s Presidential Palace on July 16 in Helsinki, Finland.

President Trump shakes hands with Russia President Vladimir Putin next to First Lady Melania Trump ahead of a meeting in Helsinki, Finland.

Security staff detain a man prior to a press conference by President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on their way to the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Helsinki, Finland.