US-Russia ties at all-time high; Trump seeks midterm gains via deals

US-Russia relations are reportedly at their strongest ever, with Trump and Putin finding common ground. An expert suggests Trump's engagement with Russia is driven by domestic political calculations to win the midterms. The durability of this rapprochement is uncertain, as it hinges on electoral outcomes and potential policy reversals.

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