President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

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President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

Touting new weapons tests, Moscow signals to Washington that it must contend with the Kremlin’s power and negotiate.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times