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Russia's new ambassador to Finland Pavel Kuznetsov, left, escorts Russian President Vladimir Putin as he disembarks the plane at Helsinki airport in Vantaa, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018. Putin arrived for his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Ronni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP)

Vladimir Putin arrives late, keeps Donald Trump waiting for their Helsinki summit

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, and U.S. President Donald Trump, pose with a soccer ball after a press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

The Latest: Trump dismisses idea of compromising intel

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 7, 2017 file photo U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg. Both leader will meet for summit on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file)

Trump names EU a global foe, raps media before Putin summit

By JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton gestures while speaking to the media after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

John Bolton: New indictment ‘strengthens’ Trump’s hand heading into Putin meeting

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

President Trump arrived in Helsinki on Sunday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump says Peter Strzok’s testimony shows ‘witch hunt’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic, left, presents a T-shirt to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Yuri Kadobnov/Pool Photo via AP)

Russia on a high as World Cup wraps; Putin’s problems remain

By JIM HEINTZ - Associated Press

France's Antoine Griezmann, points to two stars on his jersey indicating two world cup wins, as he celebrates with Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 15, 2018. France won the final 4-2. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Helsinki on Sunday, the eve of Mr. Trump's highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin to meet in Helsinki with low expectations

By S.A. Miller and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

U.S. President Donald Trump drives a golf buggy on his golf course at Turnberry golf club, in Turnberry, Scotland, Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP) ** FILE **

The Latest: Supporters cheer as Trump nears Helsinki hotel

Associated Press

Helsingin Sanomat, a Helsinki-based newspaper, has placed 300 messages to President Trump and President Putin in the host city, advising "Welcome to the Land of Free Press," in both English and Russian — on enormous electronic billboards in some cases. (Helsingin Sanomat) (Helsingin Sanomat)

Inside the Beltway: CNN discussion: Trump is a ‘Russian agent’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang. Trump’s persistence in pursuing a bromance with Putin has highlighted a growing disconnect within his administration over Russia policy. While Trump speaks fondly of Putin and a desire for better relations with Moscow, the rest of the executive branch remains highly critical and deeply suspicious of the Russian president and Kremlin intentions (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, file)

Trump wish for warm Putin ties highlights policy disconnect

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 7, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Hamburg. Trump seems of two minds about nuclear weapons. He has mused about their elimination. But he also has called for a U.S. buildup and bragged about his nuclear &quot;button.&quot; How these seemingly competing instincts will play out in his Helsinki talks with Putin on July 16, 2018, could profoundly affect the direction of U.S. defense policy. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Nuclear arms race is an expected topic for Trump-Putin talks

By ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and First Vice President of the Russian Football Union Nikita Simonyan, left, listen to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, back to a camera, during a meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Column: Infantino fawns over Putin, politicizes soccer body

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE In this file photo taken on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, President Vladimir Putin wears headphones as he tests a pistol in a shooting range as he visits the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate in Moscow, Russia. The Justice Department has announced charges against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election, it was announced on Friday, July 13, 2018. (Dmitry Astakhov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Kremlin denied US election meddling just before indictments

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

This Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 file photo, shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talking during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam. When Trump meets Putin on Monday, July 16, 2018, the Syrian conflict will be the most immediately pressing issue on a wide-ranging agenda. (Jorge Silva/Pool Photo via AP, File)

More voters from every party see Russia as friendly: Poll

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Friday, July 13, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Latest: Indictment says Kremlin behind US election hacks

Associated Press

Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace is among the network's anchors enjoying increased ratings. Despite turmoil, Fox tops its competition. (Fox News)

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace lands exclusive interview with Vladimir Putin

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Robert Mueller's investigation team says Americans were in contact with operatives, but the indictment doesn't say any of them knew they were communicating with Russians attempting to influence the presidential election. (Associated Press/File)

Mueller indicts 12 Russians for hacking DNC, Hillary Clinton’s computers

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Queen Elizabeth II and President Donald Trump walk together to inspect the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Trump in Scotland for weekend at golf course

Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center right, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center left, pose for a photo with world soccer legends during a meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Dutch soccer great Van Basten rejects Putin meeting concerns

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press