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Putin’s Underestimating of Trump Is Among the Mistakes That Could Trigger the End of the Russian Tyrant’s Dictatorship

Putin, too, misjudges the patriotism, toughness, and ingenuity of the Ukrainians.

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President Trump shakes hands with President Putin after their meeting at the Presidential Palace, Helsinki, July 16, 2018. AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko, file
NEWT GINGRICH
NEWT GINGRICH

Vladimir Putin is making three disastrous mistakes. If he keeps it up, he may bring about the end of his dictatorship.

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NEWT GINGRICH
NEWT GINGRICH

Mr. Gingrich, the Speaker of the House between 1995 and 1999, is the author of 42 books and chairman of Gingrich 360. For more commentary from Mr. Gingrich, visit Gingrich360.com

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