Putin does not view himself as Trump's friend and is pursuing Russian national interests independent of Trump's personal feelings, meaning Trump's belief in their friendship is not reciprocated.
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John BoltonEvidence Quote
“whatever Putin thinks of Trump, and I don't think he sees him as his friend, Putin knows what he thinks Russian national interests are.”
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John Bolton Warns: The System Is Breaking Down. The World’s Out of Control And No One's in Charge— Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik PreslCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:34:46 AM
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