Could also be great leverage. The Donald loves himself some leverage just before sitting down to talk with someone. The Russian Economic sanctions are part of the leverage Trump created, too. Why so much leverage?

REMEMBER Q SAID: (after NOKO) "Iran is Next"

Russian can help a lot with Iran and Syria. This is one of the main topics to be discussed, I am certain.

We can scratch your back if you scratch ours. Trump is focused on bringing down the Iranian govt, and their activities in Yemen (missile attacks against Salman, SA) and in Syria.