Trump Criticizes Germany For It's Russian Gas Deal (Which Makes Germany Dependent On Russia Even As Germany Expects NATO To Defend It Against Russia) --- New York Times Says Trump Is Playing Into Putin's Hands

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Here's what the NYT said about what Trump said:

NYT:

Mr. Trump’s criticism raised the prospect of another confrontation involving the president and American allies after a blowup by Mr. Trump at the Group of 7 gathering last month in Quebec, and increased concerns that far from projecting solidarity in the face of threats from Russia, the meeting will highlight divisions within the alliance. Such a result could play into the hands of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who is to meet with Mr. Trump in Helsinki, Finland, after the NATO meeting, and whose primary goal is sowing divisions within the alliance.