🇷🇺 Russian president vladimir putin manipulates Donald Trump, as he views international relations through the lens of personal relationships with other leaders.
Source: Gazeta.UA
🗣️ Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton stated that Trump believes that if he has good relations with putin, the US will have similar relations with russia.
📌 Bolton explained why Trump shows respect for moscow, but at the same time exhibits toughness towards Ukraine. He emphasized that Trump sees putin as a friend and believes that certain concessions could contribute to a peaceful resolution of the situation.
🎯 However, according to Bolton, putin does not see Trump as a friend, but rather as an easy target for manipulation.
⚠️ At the same time, he warned that the kremlin should be careful not to cross the line and lose the benefits Trump has provided.
🤔 Bolton also mentioned that Trump recently expressed doubt about whether putin is stalling, waiting for changes.
⚡ He suggested that the Russian leader is confident in his military initiative, but this does not guarantee that putin will get everything he wants.