Few American journalists know from experience how life in Vladmir Putin's modern day Russia can bring back the feeling of fear that existed in the Soviet Union, except for David Satter, a Moscow correspondent, who talked to the Washington Times about his experience investicating Russian corruption.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as he announces a trade deal with the EU at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)