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Russian State TV Celebrates Donald Trump’s First Week: ‘Our Point of View’
Russian state television propagandists have expressed delight at President Donald Trump's decisions, with one guest on Evening With Vladimir Solovyov praising the administration's stance on geopolitics. They welcomed Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, interpreting comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a shift towards a multipolar world. Russian media outlets suggested that Moscow could benefit from the tariffs, potentially leading to a rise in global energy prices. Full Article
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