The reappraisal was crisply expressed by President Putin's spokesman, Dmitri Peskov, last week, when he told CNN: "We have heard various statements by President Trump. Even before President Trump's inauguration, Peskov complained about allegations of Russian-sponsored hacking in the US. While President Trump at times in the campaign left the door open to reconsidering sanctions against Russia, several of his appointees have since taken a much harder line. JUST WATCHED Breaking down Trump's budget proposal Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Breaking down Trump's budget proposal 02:05To some veteran observers in Moscow, the Trump-Putin rapport was overcooked in the first place. Russia has also solidified its relationship with Iran, even as President Trump castigates the nuclear deal.

Source: CNN March 06, 2017 11:29 UTC