In a recent interview on CNN’s “Amanpour,” exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar discussed President Vladimir Putin’s perspective on former U.S. President Donald Trump. Zygar suggested that Putin is pleased with Trump’s actions, not because of direct support, but due to the internal divisions and controversies Trump has sparked within the United States. These domestic issues, according to Zygar, serve to weaken U.S. global standing, aligning with Putin’s strategic interests.
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