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Amid Criticism, Trump Says No One Tougher on Russia Than Him

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Amid criticism of his invitation by phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a meeting soon at the White House, President Donald Trump says no one is tougher on Russia than he is. Some experts say Russia is likely seeking such a high-profile summit to dispel the perception that it is isolated internationally. VOA's Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine has more. Iuliia Alieva, Myroslava Gongadze of VOA's Eurasia Division contributed reporting.