Opinion pieces criticize Trump's approach to Russia and Putin, saying it yields nothing in return
Photo: The HillHow the sides differ Left sources stress Trump giving Putin gifts for nothing; alternative sources stress Putin outmaneuvering Trump in negotiations, with Trump repeatedly offering new openings.
Both articles criticize President Trump's dealings with Russian President Putin, arguing that Trump gains nothing from them. The left-leaning piece says Trump keeps rewarding Putin with a series of generous gestures and gets nothing back. The alternative piece says Putin keeps getting the better of Trump in negotiations, and that Trump keeps offering new overtures to Russia after each setback. The excerpts differ mainly in emphasis: one focuses on Trump's gifts, the other on Putin's negotiating success.
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Portrays Trump as showering Putin with lavish gifts and affection while receiving nothing in exchange.
Portrays Putin as repeatedly besting Trump in negotiations while Trump keeps seeking new ways to engage Russia.
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