Summary
On President Donald Trump's second trip abroad, there were fewer of the bull-in-a-diplomatic-china-shop moments that had solidified European leaders' skepticism during his maiden overseas tour.
Trump's posture toward Putin has left allies both baffled and anxious, particularly against the backdrop of the investigations into whether his campaign coordinated with Russia during last year's election.
The statement called the Paris climate accord, which Trump withdrew from last month, an "irreversible" global agreement.
Trump and his allies appear to relish his volatility and isolation.
Trump's advisers hoped to turn the page on the matter following the president's first meeting with Putin.
Putin's takeaway was different. He told reporters Saturday he believed Trump accepted his denials of Russian meddling, but said it was best to ask the American president himself.
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