Russia shapes Helsinki narrative in absence of US direction
(World News Russia)

By Karen DeYoung | Washington Post Russia provided additional details Friday of what it said were agreements made at the presidential summit in Helsinki this week, shaping a narrative of the meeting with no confirmation or alternative account from the Trump administration. Not surprisingly, the Russian story line tended to favor the Kremlin’s own policy prescriptions, at times contradicting stated administration strategy. Start your day with the news you need from the Bay Area and beyond. Sign up for our Morning Report weekday newsletter. Russia already has sent formal proposals to Washington for joint U.S.-Russia efforts to fund reconstruction of war-ravaged Syria and facilitate the...