A-score (20.6): Moderate constitutional concern driven primarily by separation of powers (3.5) - presidential foreign policy autonomy vs congressional oversight, especially regarding Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid. Election impact (2.5) reflects potential 2026/2028 positioning. Rule of law (2.0) concerns around sanctions compliance. Policy_change mechanism adds 1.3x, international scope 1.2x. Severity multipliers: precedent 1.2x for unilateral engagement pattern, durability 1.1x. B-score (31.9): High distraction value. Layer 1 (55%): Media_friendliness (8.5) - perfect headline drama, outrage_bait (7.5) - Putin meeting inflames partisan divide, novelty (7.0) - unexpected announcement, meme_ability (6.0). Layer 2 (45%): Timing (8.0) - announcement before Zelenskyy meeting maximizes attention, mismatch (7.0) - optics of Putin meeting overshadowing Ukraine support, pattern_match (7.5) - fits Trump-Russia narrative cycle. Intentionality (11/15 = 0.73): Strategic sequencing, Hungary/Orban connection signals, announcement timing. Intent_weight boosted to 0.55. Delta: -11.3 (B>>A). Classification: List B - distraction score exceeds 25, delta strongly negative, high intentionality indicators suggest strategic media management around Ukraine policy.