"Confidence runs high in Moscow following the summit, with officials celebrating the lack of concessions made by Putin and the warm reception he received from Trump."

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"Zelenskyy said that his hour-long one-on-one conversation with Trump was “long and substantive”."

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"The highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire deal to stop the war in Ukraine."

Al Jazeera

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"But there was a more subdued atmosphere a few hours later as Trump and Putin departed on their respective planes – with no clear breakthrough on the war in Ukraine."

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"Trump rated his meeting with Putin as a 10 out of 10, emphasizing the importance of the two powers getting along, despite the lack of a ceasefire deal."

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"Observers say the meeting gave the Russian president a “diplomatic win” after years of being shunned by the West following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022."

Al Jazeera

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"The most enduring images from Anchorage, it seems, will be its grotesque displays of bonhomie between the dictator and his longtime American admirer."

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"Despite Trump greeting Putin on U.S. soil with a warm smile and even applauding him as he walked up, it appeared that the meeting had played out on Putin’s terms."

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"The much-anticipated Anchorage summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended after two and a half hours almost in a whisper: no agreement on Ukraine, nor on how to proceed from here."

El Pais

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"The lack of an announcement is likely to fuel claims that Putin was using the meeting as a stalling tactic to stave off further sanctions by America."

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"Trump described the meeting as 'very profound' and 'productive,' indicating a positive outlook on the discussions regarding Ukraine."

PBS NewsHour

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"Putin said that “it’s very important” for Russia and the United States “turn the page to go back to cooperation,” as pressure grows to end the ongoing war in Ukraine."

PBS NewsHour

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"President Trump has praised NATO leaders for increasing their spending and is allowing more weapons to flow into Ukraine from Europe, so long as the Europeans are paying for them."

PBS NewsHour

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"The fact that the US president clapped for the Russian president and indicted war criminal prompted the Russia-born cold war historian Sergey Radchenko to post a mind-blown emoji on X."

The Guardian

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"The coming hours of discussions could reshape the war in Ukraine and relations between Moscow and Washington."

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"They ignored reporters’ questions during a photo opportunity ahead of a joint press conference."

Al Jazeera

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"Both men avoided an embarrassing slip or stumble, and they appeared comfortable with each other, chatting as they sauntered forward."

Daily Beast

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"Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin the red carpet treatment as they arrived for their historic summit, applauding the authoritarian and offering him a rare ride in the presidential limousine known as The Beast."

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"The summit, which excluded a major party to the war, seemed hasty and tenuous from its inception."

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"US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted each other today at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska — their first in-person encounter since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022."

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"Trump’s aides also have low expectations, calling the Friday peace summit in Anchorage a “listening exercise.”"

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"Simply doing business in Russia has become harder since the war."

CNN

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"The sit-down offers Trump a chance to prove to the world that he is both a master dealmaker and a global peacemaker."

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"As Putin and Trump prepared to meet, battlefield analysis site DeepState said that Pokrovsk was partially encircled."

Al Jazeera

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"The sit-down gives Trump a chance to prove to the world that he is both a master dealmaker and a global peacemaker."

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"The summit on Friday, which Trump referred to as “high stakes,” marks the first face-to-face meeting between the two Presidents since 2019, with its outcome closely watched for any sign that the long-standing conflict may finally begin moving toward resolution."

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"Protesters started to gather early on Friday morning ahead of Putin’s arrival in Anchorage, chanting pro-Kyiv slogans and demanded that Russia return the 20,000 Ukrainian children it has kidnapped from the war zone."

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"The sit-down offers Trump a chance to prove to the world that he is both a master dealmaker and a global peacemaker."

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"For the Russian autocrat, this is a win in itself."

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"An optimistic President Trump touted “a good level of respect” with Russia’s Vladimir Putin as he jetted to Alaska for a high-stakes Ukraine peace summit."

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"It could turn out to be one of the days we learn about in history books or… just another day of political theatre, with little practical consequences."

The Guardian

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"Ultimately, though, the summit will come down to a face-to-face meeting between the two men – and putting Trump alone in a room with Putin has always been an unpredictable, and potentially dangerous, affair."

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"The White House is signalling that major agreements are unlikely."

Al Jazeera

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"Lavrov’s wardrobe choice appeared to nod to those fantasies."

Daily Beast

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"The sit-down offers Trump a chance to prove to the world that he is both a master dealmaker and a global peacemaker."

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"Trump’s neediness is giving the Kremlin ample ammunition ahead of his who-knows-what-will-happen meeting with Vladimir Putin."

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"Trump’s relationship with Russia cast a shadow over his first term, and each of his interactions with Putin."

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"The fear is that, despite promises from Washington, Putin will end up bringing Trump over to his side — that the talk will not remain a simple exchange of views, but will lay the groundwork for a grim future for Ukraine, without Ukraine."

El Pais

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"The highly anticipated summit could see the beginnings of a peace deal but will likely not end the war, experts say."

Al Jazeera

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"The world is still closer to a Third World War than to meaningful peace talks."

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"Today, Alaska has transformed from a ridiculed purchase into a resource-rich state, built on a mix of natural resource extraction, fishing and tourism."

Al Jazeera

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"Putin suggested that long-term conditions of peace between our countries, and in Europe, and in the world as a whole, could be reached under an agreement with the U.S. on nuclear arms control."

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"The situation in the Dobropillia sector has stabilized thanks to the heroic efforts of our Defence Forces, the frontline is reliably holding."

The Guardian

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"Both European and U.S. officials are concerned about Trump’s potential susceptibility to Putin’s flattery."

Daily Beast

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"The stakes are high and the odds of success may be long."

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"It’s impossible to forget just how effectively Putin has succeeded in bending Trump with his charm, brutality, and mind games."

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"Trump expressed optimism that Putin is willing to negotiate a deal to end the conflict in Ukraine, indicating a potential path towards peace."

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"The administration is already facing a backlash over the summit amid reports that Trump is considering giving Putin access to Alaska’s natural resources—something that could bolster Russia’s strategic interests in the region—as well as offering Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in territories occupied by Russia."

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"Trump stressed he was primarily interested in making progress with Putin, and he would then immediately call Zelenskyy to “get him over to wherever we are going to meet.”"

The Guardian

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"Putin suggested that long-term conditions of peace between our countries, and in Europe, and in the world as a whole, could be reached under an agreement with the U.S. on nuclear arms control."

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"the outcome of their meeting in Alaska is likely to be less in Ukraine’s favor, and certainly a high-stakes dice roll."

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"President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal, and that the threat of sanctions against Russia likely played a role in Moscow seeking a meeting."

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"Trump expressed optimism about the potential for a peace deal with Ukraine but acknowledged a significant chance of a negative outcome from the meeting with Putin."

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"The hastily arranged summit, organised at Putin’s request, will be his first invitation to meet a US president on American soil since he visited George W Bush in 2007."

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"Mr. Zelensky took comfort in what he described as “positive signals” from the American side “regarding participation in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security.”"

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"The highly anticipated summit in Alaska between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded with no concrete agreements, though both leaders praised the meeting as positive."

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"Zelenskyy said Trump told him about the main points of his meeting with Putin, adding that he fully supports Trump's proposal for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S."

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"Nevertheless, the summit improved, however slightly, the prospects for negotiating an end to the war."

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"What lies at heart of the summit is that the US President neither understands nor cares about understanding Putin’s motives and the threat he poses to the world."

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"Putin left the summit having achieved the goals he came for."

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"While both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war."

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"Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to strike an elusive ceasefire deal after his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin."

Washington Examiner

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"Trump said that he would rate the meeting a 10 out of 10, saying, "I think the meeting was a 10 in the sense that we got along great.""

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"The summit ended without any firm commitments to ending the conflict, with Trump commenting during a joint press conference, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.”"

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"The summit was a very warm meeting between two very important countries, and it’s very good when they get along."

FOX News

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"Despite Trump permitting Putin to speak first, he took his opportunity to complain about what he calls the “Russia hoax,” or allegations that Russia tried to help him win the 2016 election."

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"Trump and Putin met at the Anchorage airport with a warm handshake, speaking to one another with smiles."

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"The talks appeared to have gone well, as Putin and Trump appeared in good spirits after the extended meeting."

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"By yanking the Russian president’s hand, Trump showed himself to be a towering figure who stands tall over Putin — literally and figuratively."

Western Journal

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"We really made some great progress today."

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"Trump announced on Truth Social last week that he will meet with Putin in Alaska to continue his push for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine."

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"Both sides touted 'great progress' made during the summit, indicating a positive outlook on future relations."

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"Both leaders said the meeting was productive, but shared few specifics about the possible deal to end the 3 ½-year conflict in Ukraine."

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"Putin noted that he had attempted to warn former President Joe Biden in 2022 that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia “should not be brought to the point of no return.”"

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"Friday’s summit was categorized by constant change."

Washington Examiner

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"The talks wrapped after just three hours, well over an hour short of original estimates and more than three hours shorter than the Kremlin believed the discussions would take."

FOX News

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"Democrats are not so sure that Trump will yield results in his closed-door meeting with Putin, the first between U.S. and Russian leaders since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022."

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"Putin shrugged when asked whether he'd stop killing civilians, signaling a dismissive attitude towards the question."

Washington Examiner

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"Trump expressed that he would not be happy if he does not achieve a ceasefire during his meeting with Putin."

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"This marks Putin’s first time on U.S. soil in a decade, with his last visit coming in 2015 at the United Nations in New York City."

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"The meeting marks the first time leaders from the U.S. and Russia have met in-person since Putin launched his deadly invasion of Ukraine more than three-and-a-half-years ago."

FOX News

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"Trump signaled caution Friday when Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested holding their next meeting in Moscow, saying the idea could bring political "heat" but might still be possible."

Newsmax

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"The meeting comes as Mr. Trump has expressed frustration with Mr. Putin for not ending the war in Ukraine, saying the Russian leader has gone “crazy” and is “needlessly killing a lot of people.”"

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"These protesters are immediately dismissing the idea that the war could end, due to their hatred of Trump."

Western Journal

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"The president voiced optimism about the outcome."

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"Trump plans on playing business deal hardball with Russian President Vladimir Putin until the Kremlin ends its war with Ukraine."

Washington Examiner

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"Trump has described the talks as a "feel-out meeting," and has made clear that his top priority will be to determine whether a ceasefire in Ukraine is possible."

FOX News

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"Trump expressed optimism about the meeting, stating that there is mutual respect and that something good will come from it."

World News Group

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"Trump said he wants his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to produce results, or there could be consequences."

Western Journal

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"Trump voiced optimism that his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska would be productive, but he threatened economic consequences should the talks not go as planned."

Washington Examiner

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"The Alaska summit is not about friendship; it’s about the grind of strategic pressure—four interlocking arenas of military tempo, financial lifelines, energy flows, and diplomatic posture."

Fox Business

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"Trump is optimistic that Putin "wants to get it done," though he noted that there is a 25% chance the meeting will be a failure."

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"It's our hope, I think, along with the rest of the world, that something positive comes out of this discussion with the president."

FOX News

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"The summit is also high-stakes for Trump, whose legacy could hinge on his ability to bring peace to a region that has been plagued by war for more than three years."

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"Trump seems to believe that after his face-to-face conversation with Putin, the Russian leader will quickly agree to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hammer out details of a peace agreement."

Washington Examiner

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"The meeting could determine the fate of a long-sought peace deal to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II."

Epoch Times

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"Trump's face-to-face high-stakes summit with President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday could determine the fate of European security as well as the trajectory of the war in Ukraine."

Newsmax

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"The goal of this meeting for the president is to walk away with a better understanding of how we can end this war."

FOX News

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"Trump is politically emboldened after last year’s election, despite current domestic policy and political problems, from inflation to Jeffrey Epstein."

Washington Examiner

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"The losses are staggering, and yet Putin has not shown a legitimate interest in ending the war."

Washington Examiner

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"One thing that we do know, the Never-Trump Right, as I said, and the Left have ceased the “Donald Trump is a puppet,” “Donald Trump is a sellout,” “Donald Trump is a Russian asset” because nobody in the last four years, in the Biden administration, has met with the Russians and especially the last three years since the war started."

Daily Signal

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"If President Trump gets serious about this he will get the attention of everyone—including China, which is the single biggest importer of Russian energy."

Daily Signal

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"Mr. Trump downplayed the importance of this initial summit, which will mark the first time since 2019 that the two men have met face-to-face."

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"With both delegations now in Anchorage, the summit is set to proceed under intense global scrutiny, as the prospect of a breakthrough or a breakdown in negotiations looms."

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"Trump said that because of the relationship between himself and Putin, he feels confident the Russian President will be more amenable to striking a peace deal in the country’s war with Ukraine."

Washington Examiner

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"Putin praised the U.S. for making "sincere efforts" to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has raged for over three years."

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"Trump estimated that his meeting in Alaska with Putin has a "25% chance of failing outright, but he said the hope is to push for a second meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy."

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"Putin praised the Trump administration’s “energetic and sincere” efforts to end the war in Ukraine and suggested that a nuclear arms control agreement could emerge from broader peace talks."

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"The meeting is an effort to make progress after months of unproductive phone calls, missed deadlines, and numerous calls for action."

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"Putin suggested that "long-term conditions of peace between our countries, and in Europe, and in the world as a whole," could be reached under an agreement with the U.S. on nuclear arms control."

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"Rather than dog-whistling Russian imperialism, the location allows Putin to appeal to a bygone age of Russian-American cooperation where the two nations divided up large swaths of the world."

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