Putin supporting the divisive Trump here plays Trump's narcissistic ego and strengthens his position as a disruptor of the western coalition and Ukraine, the other parties involved in the process.

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Putin supporting the divisive Trump here plays Trump's narcissistic ego and strengthens his position as a disruptor of the western coalition and Ukraine, the other parties involved in the process.

Maybe it's a good thing. Or maybe it's a small thing that makes no difference. Putin left everything open. He didn't restrict his maneuverability at all.

I considered calling it "maybe an important symbol". But Putin always manipulates and plays with those. So calling it that would only play in his hands.