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Donald Trump said that he wouldn't be a pushover as U.S. president in dealing with the Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin during media forum of the All-Russia People's Front in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, April 7, 2016. Speaking Thursday at a media forum in St. Petersburg, Putin rejected links to offshore accounts, calling the leaks part of Western efforts to weaken Russia. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, Pool)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with senior Interior Ministry officers in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Russian President Vladimir Putin has told top police officials that Russians will support the police even when they use repressive measures, if the actions are made in society’s interests. (Sergei Chirikov/Pool photo via AP)

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One report says that any cease-fire in Syria will not prevent Russia from continuing to bomb Aleppo, the rebel-held city, under the ruse of targeting terrorists.

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Iran Purchasing Arms from Russia Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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FILE In this August 7, 2013 file photo Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, meets with Chechen regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov, in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia. Kadyrov, whose five-year stint as Chechnya’s regional leader expires in April 2016, has recently issued a stream of threats against Russia’s liberal opposition, which observers see as part of his efforts to secure President Vladimir Putin’s support. (Alexei Nikolsky/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses a regional meeting of pro-Kremlin United Peoples' Front in Stavropol, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Putin has said that the Russian air campaign in Syria will last for as long as it's necessary to support the Syrian army's offensive. During a meeting with students on a visit to Stavropol in southern Russia, he said Moscow's goal is to help Damascus defeat "terrorists." (Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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Serena Williams of the United States eyes the ball as she returns to Daria Kasatkina of Russia during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

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San Jose Sharks' Chris Tierney (50) stuffs the puck in for a goal as Arizona Coyotes' Nicklas Grossmann (2), of Sweden, and Viktor Tikhonov (9), of Russia, defend and Sharks' Melker Karlsson (68), of Sweden, falls into the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, is congratulated by teammate Brendan Witt, right, after Ovechkin scored against the Phoenix Coyotes in the third period of NHL action Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 6-1.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, front, of Russia, shoots the puck from over his head after being checked to the ice by Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Paul Mara, center, past Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher, rear, for a goal in the third period of NHL action Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 6-1.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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European Security Challenged by Russia and Immigrant Muslims Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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European Security Challenged by Russia and Immigrant Muslims Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the annual end of year news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia is ready to improve ties with the United States and work with whomever is elected its next president. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Illustration on Russia in the Middle East by M. Ryder/Tribune Content Agency

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. Putin says Russian military in Syria has been fighting for Russia's security. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) ** FILE **

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Turkey Provokes Russia by Downing Plane Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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Turkey Provokes Russia by Downing Plane Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

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This frame grab from video by Haberturk TV, shows a Russian warplane on fire before crashing on a hill as seen from Hatay province, Turkey, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Turkey shot down the Russian warplane Tuesday, claiming it had violated Turkish airspace and ignored repeated warnings. Russia denied that the plane crossed the Syrian border into Turkish skies. (Haberturk TV via AP)

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This frame grab from video by Haberturk TV, shows a Russian warplane on fire before crashing on a hill as seen from Hatay province, Turkey, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Turkey shot down the Russian warplane Tuesday, claiming it had violated Turkish airspace and ignored repeated warnings. Russia denied that the plane crossed the Syrian border into Turkish skies. (Haberturk TV via AP) TURKEY OUT