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More from Trump-Putin meeting: leaders hold summit in Helsinki

Russia
Watch: Trump and Putin start their historic meeting in Helsinki with a handshakeWatch: Trump and Putin start their historic meeting in Helsinki with a handshake
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Now the real fun begins.

By Alex Ward
Politics
The White House is setting a low bar for the Trump-Putin summitThe White House is setting a low bar for the Trump-Putin summit
Politics

“We’re not looking for concrete deliverables here.”

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Democrats to Trump: Russia is behind the 2016 hacks. Cancel your Putin meeting.Democrats to Trump: Russia is behind the 2016 hacks. Cancel your Putin meeting.
Politics

“Get your butt on a plane back to the United States.”

By Li Zhou
Politics
The timing of Mueller’s Russia indictment is extremely awkward for TrumpThe timing of Mueller’s Russia indictment is extremely awkward for Trump
Politics

Is Mueller trolling Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin?

By Alex Ward
Russia
The most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking aboutThe most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking about
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National Security Adviser John Bolton isn’t happy about it.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Trump has wanted a summit with Putin for months. He finally got it.Trump has wanted a summit with Putin for months. He finally got it.
Explainers

As expected, America’s European allies aren’t pleased.

By Alex Ward