In Rare Criticism, Trump Says Putin Is 'Destroying Russia'

[Emrys]

11. There's also the question of Russia's alliances with North Korea, China and Iran,

not to mention lesser engaements in Africa.

The Iran tangent may be faltering after recent developments in the Middle East, and its status as an arch-enemy of Israel no doubt goes against the Trump family interests in that area (not much point in Kushner building plush resorts on the smioking ruins of Gaza if they're under threat of bombardment). Trump fancied himself as the Jong Un Whisperer in his previous term, and heaven alone knows where he stands on China at the moment - is it an economic enemy or potential ally?