Rex Tillersonâs seemingly cozy ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin drew bipartisan alarm and nearly derailed his confirmation as secretary of state.
But some three months later, as the former ExxonMobil CEO heads to Moscow on his first trip as Americaâs top diplomat, itâs hard to believe Russian President Vladimir Putin once gave him an âOrder of Friendshipâ award.
As Washington and Moscow clash over Syria, Tillerson has seized the moment to berate Russia and prove heâs no pro-Kremlin stooge. Along the way, Tillerson also is showing that, contrary to popular belief, he has plenty of influence on President Donald Trump and …read more
Source: European Voice