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How the U.S. focus on Iran is fueling a more aggressive Putin

Published by NPR World By Charles Maynes · 5 September 2026 at 14:43
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Trump's top envoys head to Moscow and Kyiv as Putin steps up round the clock bombing of Ukraine. With the U.S. distracted by Iran, is Putin becoming increasingly emboldened?

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