1. Improving U.S.-Russia Relations Would Be a Good Thing

From FOX News: "President Trump – despite what his critics say – is not a naïve fool who will sell out the United States and our allies and make ridiculous concessions to Putin."

2. Trump can beat Putin — and his critics in the media

From The Hill: "All of this overstates the risks, downplays the possible gains."

3. For successful summit in Helsinki, Trump must choose words wisely

From The Hill: "This summit gives Trump a chance to change course, and counter the unchecked attacks Putin continues to make against liberal democracy, but it remains questionable if he will take that path."

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