Breaking the ice! The Obamas host Nordic leaders at star-studded state dinner after a show of unity against Putin's aggression
By Ollie Gillman For Dailymail.com
Published: 19:27 EST, 13 May 2016 | Updated: 02:25 EST, 14 May 2016
President Obama and the First Lady have welcomed five Nordic leaders to the White House for a lavish state dinner after earlier putting on a show of unity against Vladimir Putin's recent military aggression in the Baltics.
The Obamas first welcomed Icelandic Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson - who has only been in charge of his country for a month - and his wife Ingibjorg Elsa Ingjaldsdottir as they arrived at the North Portico of the White House.
They were swiftly followed by the prime ministers of Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, who were also invited to the unusual - if a little crowded - meeting.
The dinner will send a strong statement to Russia, who the five heads of state earlier slammed for its military buildup - including the buzzing of a U.S. warship near Kaliningrad - as they called for economic sanctions against Moscow to be maintained.
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Elegant: Michelle Obama dazzled in a Naeem Khan off the shoulder gown and finished the look with gold jewelry and a wispy chignon as the guests arrived
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The Obamas first welcomed Icelandic Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson and his wife Ingibjorg Elsa Ingjaldsdottir as they arrived at the North Portico of the White House
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Next to arrive were Finnish President Sauli Niinisto his wife Jenni Haukio, with the honor guard flying the U.S. and Finnish flags
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Playful: First Lady Michelle Obama touches President Obama'a chin as they wait for the arrival of Nordic Leaders outside the White House
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The dinner is a show of unity against recent aggression by Russia, with the five heads of state earlier expressing concern about Moscow's military buildup in the Baltics and calling for economic sanctions to be maintained. Pictured, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Sweden, and his wife Ulla Lofven
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Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and her husband Sindre Finnes were also in attendance at the glitzy White House state dinner
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President Obama and the First Lady have greeted five Nordic leaders after they arrived at the White House for a lavish state dinner. From left: Solrun Lokke Rasmussen and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Sindre Finnes and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Ingibjorg Elsa Ingjaldsdottir and Icelandic Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama, Jenni Haukio and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, and Ulla Lofven and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
Michelle Obama is always a beacon of grace and classic style. Her signature look usually shows off her enviable arms and involves a cinched waist. Tonight's dress by Naeem Kahn did both.
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All smiles; Actor Will Ferrell and his wife Viveca Paulin grinned as they walked into the White House holding hands on Friday evening
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High fashion: Former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr flashed a smile as she arrived at the dinner with her boyfriend, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel
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Demi Lovato belted out some of her hits after the dinner and President Obama had the best seat in the house for her performa
Michelle Obama dazzled in a Naeem Khan off the shoulder gown and finished the look with gold jewelry and a wispy chignon as the guests arrived.
Usually the First Lady opts for a dress made by a designer from the visiting country, but with five heads of state to please, she instead went for the Indian designer.
The president accidentally stepped on his wife's dress as they made their entrance, but she still looked impeccable.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3589968/Breaking-ice-Obamas-welcome-five-Nordic-leaders-White-House-lavish-state-dinner-unity-against-Putin-s-military-aggression.html#ixzz48gJAdpiP
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- President Obama welcomed the leaders of Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway to the White House
- Five prime ministers were guests of honor for the lavish dinner, which is a show of unity against Russia
- They expressed concern about Moscow's military buildup in Baltics and called for continued economic sanctions
- Will Ferrell, David Letterman and singer Janelle Monae are among the guests and Demi Lovato will sing after dinner
- Guests will feast on chicken and waffles, braised beef short ribs from Nebraska and elderberry custard pie
- Michelle Obama dazzled in a Naeem Khan off the shoulder gown - which President Obama accidentally stood on
By Ollie Gillman For Dailymail.com
Published: 19:27 EST, 13 May 2016 | Updated: 02:25 EST, 14 May 2016
President Obama and the First Lady have welcomed five Nordic leaders to the White House for a lavish state dinner after earlier putting on a show of unity against Vladimir Putin's recent military aggression in the Baltics.
The Obamas first welcomed Icelandic Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson - who has only been in charge of his country for a month - and his wife Ingibjorg Elsa Ingjaldsdottir as they arrived at the North Portico of the White House.
They were swiftly followed by the prime ministers of Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, who were also invited to the unusual - if a little crowded - meeting.
The dinner will send a strong statement to Russia, who the five heads of state earlier slammed for its military buildup - including the buzzing of a U.S. warship near Kaliningrad - as they called for economic sanctions against Moscow to be maintained.
Scroll down for video
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Elegant: Michelle Obama dazzled in a Naeem Khan off the shoulder gown and finished the look with gold jewelry and a wispy chignon as the guests arrived
+30
The Obamas first welcomed Icelandic Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson and his wife Ingibjorg Elsa Ingjaldsdottir as they arrived at the North Portico of the White House
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Next to arrive were Finnish President Sauli Niinisto his wife Jenni Haukio, with the honor guard flying the U.S. and Finnish flags
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Playful: First Lady Michelle Obama touches President Obama'a chin as they wait for the arrival of Nordic Leaders outside the White House
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The dinner is a show of unity against recent aggression by Russia, with the five heads of state earlier expressing concern about Moscow's military buildup in the Baltics and calling for economic sanctions to be maintained. Pictured, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Sweden, and his wife Ulla Lofven
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Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and her husband Sindre Finnes were also in attendance at the glitzy White House state dinner
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President Obama and the First Lady have greeted five Nordic leaders after they arrived at the White House for a lavish state dinner. From left: Solrun Lokke Rasmussen and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Sindre Finnes and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Ingibjorg Elsa Ingjaldsdottir and Icelandic Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama, Jenni Haukio and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, and Ulla Lofven and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven
Michelle Obama is always a beacon of grace and classic style. Her signature look usually shows off her enviable arms and involves a cinched waist. Tonight's dress by Naeem Kahn did both.
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All smiles; Actor Will Ferrell and his wife Viveca Paulin grinned as they walked into the White House holding hands on Friday evening
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High fashion: Former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr flashed a smile as she arrived at the dinner with her boyfriend, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel
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Demi Lovato belted out some of her hits after the dinner and President Obama had the best seat in the house for her performa
Michelle Obama dazzled in a Naeem Khan off the shoulder gown and finished the look with gold jewelry and a wispy chignon as the guests arrived.
Usually the First Lady opts for a dress made by a designer from the visiting country, but with five heads of state to please, she instead went for the Indian designer.
The president accidentally stepped on his wife's dress as they made their entrance, but she still looked impeccable.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3589968/Breaking-ice-Obamas-welcome-five-Nordic-leaders-White-House-lavish-state-dinner-unity-against-Putin-s-military-aggression.html#ixzz48gJAdpiP
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