Putin and NATO Share a Common Concern

Former US President Donald Trump during a meeting with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in 2019. — Former US President Donald Trump during a meeting with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in 2019.
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By Isobel Finkel

February 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM UTC

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Vladimir Putin and his NATO foes have something in common: The looming shadow of Donald Trump is burnishing their affection for the current US president.