Inside Putin’s Trump Strategy

New York Times: “Even as Mr. Putin has pounded Ukrainian cities and waged grinding warfare in the country’s east, he has invested dozens of hours into flattering Mr. Trump, dangling the prospect of Russian-American business deals and sending the message that Russia is open to talks to end its invasion.”

“The tactic has helped Mr. Putin head off repeated deadlines and sanctions threats by the American president without curtailing Russia’s war effort.”