Trump’s eagerness to meet with Putin put Moscow in the driver’s seat.
http://nationalinterest.org/feature/deal-russia-dont-be-too-eager-18632
The Obama administration has been a strong supporter of Ukraine – a relationship many fear will evaporate once Trump enters the White House
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/06/ukraine-trump-presidency-russia-putin
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