MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit in Helsinki on July 16, a long-expected encounter that comes amid spiraling tensions between Moscow and Washington. A terse synchronized statement issued by the Kremlin and the White House said Putin and Trump will discuss...
Is Trump Playing Right Into Putin's Hands?
By Robert J. Pranger During the week of May 7th, President Vladimir Putin is likely enjoying the start of his fourth term as president of Russia. I use the term “enjoying” with some confidence because, compared with his friend in the White House, it must feel like paradise in Moscow...
From the Right: Putin Will Never be Our Friend
U.S. should not Do Business with Russian 'Czar' By Luke Coffey InsideSources.com Should we really try to do business with Vladimir Putin? This is misguided, wishful and even dangerous thinking. Since coming to power in 1999, the Russian president has done nothing to indicate that he would be...
From the Right: Putin Will Never be Our Friend
U.S. should not Do Business with Russian 'Czar' By Luke Coffey InsideSources.com Should we really try to do business with Vladimir Putin? This is misguided, wishful and even dangerous thinking. Since coming to power in 1999, the Russian president has done nothing to indicate that he would be...
From the Left: Putin is a Foe Who Must Be Contained
Russian Leader Reverts to Cold War Strategy By Max Bergmann InsideSources.com Since the end of the Cold War, U.S. strategy toward Moscow has sought to integrate Russia into Europe and the international community. While this was sensible, it is now clear that as long as Vladimir Putin is in...
From the Left: Putin is a Foe Who Must Be Contained
Russian Leader Reverts to Cold War Strategy By Max Bergmann InsideSources.com Since the end of the Cold War, U.S. strategy toward Moscow has sought to integrate Russia into Europe and the international community. While this was sensible, it is now clear that as long as Vladimir Putin is in...