WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama on Tuesday slammed Donald Trump’s “flattery” of Russia’s Vladimir Putin as “unprecedented” and “out of step” with both Democrats and rank-and-file Republicans.
The Republican presidential nominee has repeatedly voiced admiration for the Russian president — notably calling him a better leader than Obama — and advocated a US rapprochement with Moscow.
Trump’s support for Russia comes at a time of escalating tensions, as Washington and Moscow lock horns over the Syria conflict, and US officials accuse Russia of directing cyber attacks aimed at interfering in November’s election.
“Mr Trump’s continued flattery of Mr Putin and the degree to …read more
Source: Free Malaysia Today
