Here's a look at what Trump and Putin have said about each other

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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

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President-elect Donald Trump has often been criticized for his apparent affinity for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On several occasions, Trump has heaped praise on Putin and the Russian president has reciprocated.

The mutual platitudes have been questioned by many, but a new CIA report alleging Russia tried to help him win the US election has thrust their rhetorical liaisons back into the spotlight.

Here's a look at what Trump and Putin have said about each other.

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