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The Independent UK
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Donald Trump must not reward Vladimir Putin’s aggression

Donald Trump understands symbolism and imperial delusions, so Alaska is a fitting location for his meeting with Vladimir Putin on Friday. The US president will know that in Mr Putin’s eyes, Alaska ought to be Russian territory, sold in a moment of weakness by Alexander II.

Just as, in Mr Trump’s mind, Canada and Greenland ought to be part of the United States.

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