News Analysis: For Putin, the ‘Summit He Has Dreamed of for 18 Years’ President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia got what he wanted most from his meeting with President Trump: American affirmation of his status as a global power. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:For Artist at Auschwitz, a Challenge: Stepping Into the Past, Not on ItA Taliban Attack on Children Causes Outrage, Everywhere but at Peace TalksPakistan Brings Terrorism Financing Charges Against Hafiz Saeed32 Dead as Worst Flooding in a Decade Hits Booming MumbaiHeavy Rains Slam Southern Japan, Causing Mudslides and FloodingA Clash of World Views as Pope Francis and Putin Meet Again