Putin banned 500 Americans from Russia. No big shock, politicians, reporters, think tanks, but also, not shockingly, many of Trump’s enemies. Raffesnperger, Leticia Wright, Jack Smith, and others. Opinion: Did Putin just reveal his grand plan for victory? | CNN
Most likely just the Kremlin sending smoke signals (or beautiful love letters?). But I certainly hope our CIA is on top of any possible treasonous backchannels.
Re OP it makes sense considering a growing subset of the gop wants to cut aid to Ukraine. Vlad would LOVE that. Trump is already on record as saying he would do as much if elected again. So much for TDS. if the shoe fits....
