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A look into Russian opinion in the lead-up to the Trump-Putin summit.
Russian disinformation around Ukraine set the stage for the Kremlin’s election meddling here. Clinton saw it coming, but couldn't stop it.
Thousands of Russians have paid homage to Vladimir Putin, some with tongue in cheek, after the Russian president was photographed topless enjoying the Siberian summer. [...] Men, women and children across Russia and elsewhere answered the call from Durov, who is reported to be living abroad after repeated clashes with the authorities.
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Mark Dillen explores the Trump administration's response to Russia's current disinformation campaign.
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A look at how non-state actors like celebrities influence foreign policy and global politics.
![Image courtesy of The White House via Flickr The G20 Summit](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/rsz_35838242835_59fba614a8_b.jpg?itok=sWaGaMj-)
Shaun Riordan discusses how the importance of the G20 summit goes beyond its communique.