In an interview with an Indian TV channel, Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, was asked about the relationship between Trump and Putin and stated:

“We have two leaders of two great nations who are very good friends and highly focused on how we can strengthen shared goals and interests.”

Today, Putin and Trump will discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Trump hinting that they will talk about the division of Ukrainian land and assets.

Gabbard’s appointment to this key U.S. intelligence role was widely praised in Russia, with Alexander Dugin calling her “simply amazing.”