Trump's date with Putin is significant but it may not change anything

Of the many obstacles in the way, the most glaring is Trump's own worldview and approach to diplomacy

The US and Russian presidents are meeting in Finland for their first extensive one-on-one conversation. Does much hang on this meeting? In theory, a great deal. In practice, not so much.

That the meeting is taking place is cause for satisfaction, but this should be tempered by caution. This is not to understate the importance of the United States-Russian relationship. On the contrary, international stability and security greatly depend on how these two countries perceive each other and interact.

The US and Russian arsenals account for some 93 per cent of the