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Russian entanglements in the US presidential race
Donald Trump has shaken up America's foreign-policy establishment — praising Vladimir Putin and criticizing traditional US positions, including support for NATO. Would his election be good for Russia, or is he too unpredictable even for a long-time American rival?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto credits: Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore) and Vladimir Putin (Russian Presidential Press Office)
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