Trump-Russia Relations
Analysis of Donald Trump's alignment with Kremlin interests and allegations of being a Russian asset.
2 articles Updated October 10, 2026
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Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff hold three-hour talks with Putin in Moscow. The visit coincides with a new book alleging Trump's deference to Putin resembles that of an asset. The subsequent Trump-Putin call on the envoys' Kyiv trip raises concerns for Ukraine.
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow on 5 September for an undisclosed visit, days after a Guardian review of a new book reignited debate over whether Trump is a Russian asset. The visit raises concerns in Europe about potential shifts in US policy toward Ukraine.