Consider This from NPR Can Trump get Putin to make a deal?
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Aug 14, 2025 American presidents have long grappled with Vladimir Putin, seeking peace and democracy in a challenging geopolitical landscape. This discussion highlights Trump’s latest efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, amid innovative drone warfare reshaping the conflict. The impact of technology on military strategies is explored, showcasing Ukraine's ingenuity and Russia’s adaptations. The narrative delves into how these dynamics influence personal diplomacy, revealing the complexities of international relations in a world impacted by modern warfare.
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Repeated Summit Diplomacy Has Limits
- U.S. presidents have repeatedly tried to manage Vladimir Putin through personal meetings across administrations.
- Those meetings have not stopped Russia from starting wars or expanding its borders.
Presidential Meeting Counts Vary Widely
- George W. Bush met Putin 28 times while Barack Obama met him nine times.
- Joe Biden met Putin only once, illustrating varying levels of direct engagement over time.
Trump's Anchorage Summit Strategy
- President Trump traveled to Anchorage to try leveraging his personal relationship with Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
- The summit repeats a long-running U.S. strategy of seeking negotiated outcomes through personal diplomacy.