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Fiona Hill Reveals Putin's Flattery Tactics with Trump
11/30/2025
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- Fiona Hill, a former White House adviser, says Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, uses flattery to appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump during their meetings.
- Hill notes that Vladimir Putin playfully teased U.S. President Donald Trump, with translators concealing those moments from the president.
- Hill's remarks shed light on the dynamics between the two leaders and Putin's strategic approach to engaging with Trump.
