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Putin has Trump right where he wants him

The president's outright betrayal of Ukraine shows the U.S. is in a precarious position

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 10:45 AM

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Salon· Oct 20, 10:45 AMPutin has Trump right where he wants him

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