Why is he starting another pissing duel with Putin?
Because Putin won’t go along with the homostapo agenda.
The narcissist in chief cannot abide the possibility that someone somewhere might think Putin is smarter than he is. He has to try to tear down the competition even though no one else much cares. It is just what narcissistic personalities have to do.
Why is he starting another pissing duel with Putin?
Because he not as smart as he thinks he is.