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CNN Political Briefing: What Trump and Putin Want Out of Their Summit
CNN Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Former national intelligence officer and Russia expert Angela Stent breaks down what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin want out of their summit—and why it's about more than Ukraine. Plus, she shares why she’s unsure whether Trump will be able to parse Putin’s true intentions after the meeting. 

This episode was Produced by Emily Williams.