Global Reactions to Trump's Foreign Policy Moves

A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine.

The shift has quickly turned into a broader assault on America’s relationship with Europe.

Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief of The Times, explains how it’s all adding up to a stunning victory for Vladimir V. Putin.

Guest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Analysis: Vladimir V. Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine.
• After being left out of Ukraine talks, Europe is racing to organize a response.

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Photo: Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

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