The Irish Independent’s view: ‘Predator’ Vladimir Putin discards the mask to reveal true face of aggression

Russian president Vladimir Putin. Photo: Reuters

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Getty

Donald Trump with Volodymyr Zelensky and EU leaders. Photo: PA

When US president Donald Trump brought Vladimir Putin to Alaska, many had misgivings. Washington insisted it was worth the risk given Mr Trump’s commitment to fighting fires – especially the Ukraine war.

It is now clearer than ever Moscow was not interested in dousing the flames, but stoking them.

The Russian leader has become ever more reckless and brazen since his US visit. Russia is believed to have been involved in an interference attack targeting ­Ursula von der Leyen that disabled GPS navigation se

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