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Importantly, Trump’s attitude is rooted in the principle that if a dictator or counterpart offers nothing meaningful, he’s prepared to walk away. His willingness to do so, honed through negotiation experience, mostly benefits his stance—they feel the pressure of potential secondary sanctions, especially if countries like India continue to do business with Russia. Trump seems to realize that in these negotiations, the only one with real skin in the game is Putin himself, and the more he is willing to walk, the more leverage he holds.