The recent summit in Alaska between Presidents Putin and Trump has been wrapped in the usual rhetoric of “hope” and “understanding.” Yet, beneath the layers of diplomatic niceties lies an uncomfortable reality: Washington appears to be edging closer to Moscow’s narrative, with the American stance softening in ways that reveal less resolve than resignation. Trump’s post-summit comments, which effectively pushed responsibility onto President Zelenskyy and European leaders, underscore a curious retreat for a superpower that once claimed to champion........

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