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The Tyrant's Turn; Russian President Vladimir Putin was supposed to be a pro-American reformer. So what went wrong?(George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin's political relationship)

Newsweek International

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Byline: Owen Matthews (With Anna Nemtsova in Moscow)

George Bush stood with his hand on Vladimir Putin's shoulder. It was November 2001, and the two leaders had just enjoyed Texas steaks personally barbecued by Bush at his family ranch, before heading to Crawford High School to address an audience of students. "It's my honor to welcome a new style of leader," Bush said as he introduced the Russian president. "A reformer, a man who loves his country as much as I love mine." Putin had been the first foreign leader to call in the hours after 9/11 to offer support in the War on Terror, recalled Bush. "When I was in high school, Russia was an enemy," he continued. ...

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