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Former MI6 chief claims Putin played Trump but now depends on him

Putin has played Trump 'like a violin' ex MI6 boss says
  • Sir Alex Younger, a former head of MI6, stated that Vladimir Putin has previously manipulated Donald Trump.
  • Younger believes that Putin now views Trump as his sole solution, particularly after sustaining significant troop losses.
  • Putin cultivated an image of friendship and equality with Trump, suggesting they could jointly resolve global issues.
  • However, Trump is reportedly realising that Putin's ultimate goal is to subjugate Ukraine, which would undermine Trump's standing.
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