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Trump improve ties with Russia if his foes would let him, laments Putin
"MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he didn’t think President Trump would be able to improve relations between their two countries because he was being held back by his political opposition.
Saying that Trump undoubtedly has had some successes as president, including a booming U.S. stock market, Putin said that reports about Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections were being invented to create questions about his legitimacy.
“There are things that he would want to do but hasn’t been able to so far, like reforming health care or other goals, for instance he spoke about improving relations with Russia,” Putin said in remarks carried on national television. “It’s clear that even if he wanted to, he’s not in a condition to do that because of some clear restrictions” created by his opponents.
“I don’t know if he still wants [to improve relations with Russia], or if it’s totally exhausted, but I hope he still does,” Putin added.".
World
Trump improve ties with Russia if his foes would let him, laments Putin
"MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he didn’t think President Trump would be able to improve relations between their two countries because he was being held back by his political opposition.
Saying that Trump undoubtedly has had some successes as president, including a booming U.S. stock market, Putin said that reports about Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections were being invented to create questions about his legitimacy.
“There are things that he would want to do but hasn’t been able to so far, like reforming health care or other goals, for instance he spoke about improving relations with Russia,” Putin said in remarks carried on national television. “It’s clear that even if he wanted to, he’s not in a condition to do that because of some clear restrictions” created by his opponents.
“I don’t know if he still wants [to improve relations with Russia], or if it’s totally exhausted, but I hope he still does,” Putin added.".
