No More Trump Illusions
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What happened to the planned meeting between Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest?
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According to the brief, why did Trump cancel the summit?
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What policy “180” did Trump make, according to the report?
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Which targets were hit by the new sanctions mentioned in the audio?
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What platform did Dmitry Medvedev use to make his declaration?
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How did Medvedev characterize the United States in his message?
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Which of the following best describes Russia’s immediate reaction to the shift in US policy?
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Overall, what does the brief say about the chances of meaningful US-Russia talks now?
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Choose the best summary of the brief:
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Definitions
still remaining; not yet gone
completely broken or finished; not working anymore
giving something up in a negotiation
to stop fighting temporarily by agreement
to keep advances exactly as they are, without change
official penalties or restrictions used to pressure a country or company
to become more strict or tough in position
attacks aimed at top leaders of an opposing side
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called off
reversal
aggressive
compromises
truce
advances
penalties
government-run
toughened
false hopes
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Why might demanding a ceasefire “on current conflict lines” be seen as freezing one side’s gains? What consequences could this have for negotiations?
In what ways do sanctions against major oil companies signal “ownership of the war,” as the brief suggests?
How can public statements on platforms like Telegram shape international perceptions and policy responses?
What risks and benefits come from cancelling a summit when the other side demands “concrete, definite, clear answers”?
When a side “hardens its stance,” what options remain for de-escalation?
Which single event in the brief do you think most strongly “blocked” future talks? Explain your reasoning.
Why do you think Donald Trump cancelled the summit? Do you think he found the situation more complicated than her imagined? Was he influenced by other people in government?
Do you think Trump's constant U-turns could be seen as duplicitous?
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