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Fredrik Wesslau

Putin Less Optimistic Than Trump After Recent Phone Call

The phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was interpreted at least differently by the two world leaders, according to Fredrik Wesslau, researcher at the Centre for East European Studies in Stockholm. The descriptions of the call differ, he says.

Putin Less Optimistic Than Trump After Recent Phone Call

After Talks with Trump: Putin Wants to Play Hockey

The Ukraine war was on the agenda when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on Tuesday. But during the over 90-minute long phone call, they also managed to discuss ice hockey.

After Talks with Trump: Putin Wants to Play Hockey

Political Scientist: A Failure for Trump

The agreement with Russia's President Vladimir Putin is a failure for USA's Donald Trump, believes political scientist Jan Hallenberg. "The world's foremost negotiator of all time" should have gotten further than this, shouldn't they?.

Political Scientist: A Failure for Trump

Expert: USA's proposal puts Putin in a difficult situation

The USA's turnaround on the war puts pressure on Russia, according to two experts. Vladimir Putin may very well be forced to accept the proposal for a ceasefire, they believe.

Expert: USA's proposal puts Putin in a difficult situation

Expert: Trump spreads Russian propaganda

Donald Trump blames Ukraine for the war, questions President Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy and calls for new Ukrainian elections. Word-for-word Russian propaganda and disinformation, summarizes Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau.

Expert: Trump spreads Russian propaganda