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Is Trump trying to emulate Putin?

Former US ambassador to Moscow discusses Donald Trump's relationship with Russia

President Trump has accused the US intelligence services of leaking information about his administration. Mr Trump has described claims of contact with the Russians during the election campaign as nonsense.

Former US ambassador to Moscow, Michael McFaul, says he fears that Mr Trump may not simply admire President Putin but may be trying to emulate him.

(Image: Trump and Putin. Credit: AFP)

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