Trump, Putin Statement Stirs Concern Among Some

[kentuck]

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From Microsoft News:
Michael R. Gordon, Gordon Lubold - The Wall Street Journal. - Sunday, April 26, 2020


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President Trump issued a symbolic joint statement Saturday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a move that has stirred debate within the Trump administration and spawned concern among some lawmakers on Capitol Hill, according to people familiar with the document.

The unusual declaration is intended to commemorate the 75th anniversary of a meeting between American and Soviet troops at the Elbe River on April 25, 1945.

The broader intent is to underscore how the two nations can overcome their disagreements for a larger purpose, according to people familiar with its drafting.

“The ‘Spirit of the Elbe’ is an example of how our countries can put aside differences, build trust, and cooperate in pursuit of a greater cause,” it states.

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[kentuck]

1. More info:

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But the move comes as the Pentagon and State department have complained about Russia’s behavior, and many officials remain deeply wary of Moscow’s intentions. A National Security Council spokesman declined to comment. 

Earlier this month, the Pentagon complained that Russian fighter jets twice buzzed American Navy planes over the Mediterranean Sea, while defense officials have accused Russia-based news organizations of spreading disinformation about the coronavirus.

In recent months, State Department officials have repeatedly complained that Russia was providing critical military support for Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s offensive in Idlib province.
“I am sure this was a Russian initiative,” said Angela Stent, a former U.S. intelligence analyst and author of “Putin’s World,” a book on the Russian leader. “Putin wants validation from the United States that today’s Russia like the Soviet Union is a great power.”

The statement prompted concern among some lawmakers.
“Everyone knows that Trump has a bizarre infatuation with Russia’s autocratic leader and that Trump constantly plays into Putin’s hands,” Rep. Eliot Engel (D, N.Y.), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, wrote in a tweet.

[Buns_of_Fire]

2. Now that Kim isn't returning his phone calls (or the bouquet or chocolates),

he's reaching out to the Man He Left Behind. Kim, I guess, was just another pretty face.

[kentuck]

3. Why do we never hear a word from Republicans about this crap?

Do we really need to ask?

[Skittles]

4. where be the link

[crickets]

5. "I'm askeered I'm gonna lose my election... Please help meeee." Yech. nt

Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-putin-statement-stirs-concern-among-some/ar-BB13bTTV