Angela Stent reveals Putin's strategy to charm Trump and reset U.S.-Russia relations at their Alaska summit.
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A sober summit briefing that turns Trump-Putin into a question of leverage, history, and political intent.
The piece treats the Alaska summit as a test of leverage rather than a simple photo op, and that frame gives the discussion some bite. David Chalian and Angela Stent stay focused on what Putin may want, what Trump may want, and whether Trump's recent frustration signals anything…
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If you want the Alaska summit framed as a reset test, this is the right pre-dinner briefing.
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