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Putin's Playbook: How Russia's Leader Uses Old Tricks on Trump
USAThu Sep 04 2025
Bolton's Perspective on Putin's Tactics
- KGB Skills: Bolton believes Putin leverages his KGB background to exploit Trump's vulnerabilities.
- Strategic Manipulation: This manipulation began at the start of Trump's first term and continued during a recent meeting in Alaska.
Trump's Approach to International Relations
- Personal Connections: Trump views international relations through the lens of personal relationships.
- Warning: Bolton cautions that personal rapport does not mitigate serious issues.
- Sanctions Doubt: Bolton is skeptical about Trump imposing sanctions on Russia and fears Trump may lose interest.
Criticism of Trump's Tariff Strategy
- Impact on India: Bolton argues that Trump's tariffs have pushed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi closer to Russia and China.
- Tweet: The White House has set back U.S.-India relations by decades.
- Ukraine War: Bolton doubts Trump's promise to end the war in Ukraine quickly, deeming it unrealistic.
Bolton's Personal Situation
- FBI Raid: Bolton's home was raided by FBI agents in August as part of a classified-records probe.
- Hope for Ukraine: Despite his legal troubles, Bolton hopes Washington will continue to support Ukraine, even indirectly through Europe.
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questions
If Putin's KGB training involves reading people, does that mean he's like a real-life Professor X from the X-Men, but with a Russian accent?
If Trump's tariffs are pushing India towards China and Russia, does that mean he's accidentally playing a game of diplomatic musical chairs?
What evidence supports the claim that U.S. policy under President Trump has driven India's prime minister closer to Russia and China?
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