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CNN speaks to Russian philosopher referred to as ‘Putin’s brain’ on day of Trump-Putin call

Prominent Russian philosopher and political theorist Alexander Dugin has told CNN that he believes President Trump is closer ideologically to President Putin than to Washington’s Western allies. The Russian scholar has often been referred to as "Putin's brain" or "Putin's philosopher" and is considered by many to be the ideological architect of the Kremlin chief’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen spoke to him in Moscow.

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<p>CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran as huge crowds gathered for a second day of funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many mourners used the occasion to project unity of Iran’s leadership while calling for retaliation against the U.S. and Israel. CNN operates in the country with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control over its reporting.</p>
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