Great news. And probably a signal to Washington that Putin is prepared to deal with whoever is or will be in charge at the other end, Democrats or Republicans. Symbolically clearing the slate.

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🇺🇸 What are the prospects for U.S. national renewal? Whoever wins, America will still need to turn itself around, writes Rana Foroohar in Financial Times, citing “The Sources of Renewed National Dynamism” report by Mike Mazarr and HCSS research director Tim Sweijs. ft.com/content/fadb39…