Political scientists have a term for the tactic, that has been used by some leaders including Nixon, to persuade adversaries that they are temperamentally capable of anything, to extract concessions.

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Mr Zelensky said he believed that “lasting peace can be achieved this year” under Trump’s leadership. The White House said possible ownership of Ukrainian nuclear plants was mooted in the call.