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He may not have won over Merkel and Macron, but President Trump will be more warmly embraced in Europe’s eastern bloc, where many identify with his nationalist bent. After a Polish welcome on the first stop of his second jaunt overseas, Trump faces off with world leaders at the G-20 summit in Germany. But it’s the first meeting between the U.S. president and Russia’s Vladimir Putin that will make headlines. Veteran diplomats are particularly concerned that Trump, who is new to diplomacy, will be outfoxed and outplayed by the former KGB agent.—Katie Robertson