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Does President Donald Trump see Russian President Vladimir Putin as a partner in peace and business? Chrystia Freeland, an unpaid economic adviser to the government of Ukraine and the former deputy prime minister of Canada, believes the answer is “yes.” “I hope Americans will take a deep breath and recognize that their country, in sort of crucial matters of war and peace, can be sold to the highest bidder,” Freeland told Compass Points host @nickschifrin. "That's a terrible thing." Compass Points from PBS News analyzes prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode.