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Trump's 'Leningrad' Comment Sparks Russia Nostalgia Concerns
8/15/2025
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- President Trump referred to St. Petersburg as "Leningrad," raising concerns among experts ahead of his meeting with Putin.
- Critics, including Alexander Vindman, argue these comments may reflect problematic connections to Russia.
- Susan Glasser questions whether Trump has nostalgia for the Soviet era, noting Putin's ties to Leningrad.
