Putin Scored a Win With Trump. Now He May Want More on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump meeting at the 2017 G20 summit.Photographer: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group Editorial/Getty Images
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Russian euphoria at Vladimir Putin’s phone call with Donald Trump is quickly giving way to hard calculations on how to make the most of the stunning breakthrough on Ukraine.

While there’s delight at the US president’s willingness to sideline Ukraine and Europe and deal directly with Putin, the Kremlin doesn’t sense victory yet, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. Tough negotiations lie ahead and there’s no certainty of a quick agreement, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing internal matters.