Trump sets date to meet Putin

DONALD Trump will meet Vladimir Putin for talks on July 16 in Helsinki, as the investigation into whether he colluded with the Kremlin continues.

The meeting will likely anger European allies who see the Kremlin as a threat while Mr Trump sees Mr Putin as a potential ally.

Despite Congress imposing sanctions on Russia for its interference in the 2016 election, Mr Trump has been soft on Mr Putin, saying on Twitter yesterday: ‘Russia continues to say they had nothing to do with meddling in our election!’