US Draws Surprising Conclusion About Putin

The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, is prepared for the possibility that US President Donald Trump may impose sanctions against Moscow. This is reported by the American publication The New York Times, citing sources.

“The Russian president is ready and understands that Trump may ultimately impose new sanctions, as the White House has not introduced any new restrictions against Russia in the last six months,” the article states.

The author, referencing their source, writes that “Putin has never had any illusions about how Washington's policy towards Moscow could develop, and the Russian leadership has always prepared for the worst.”