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From Yeltsin to Putin By trial and error Russia and USA have gained the possibility of building mutually beneficial relations. Despite sharp differences the parties need each other. Within a framework of a new model the deepening of economic relations serves as the guarantee of the further dialogue on ...
... reach the projected goals in relations with its next-door neighbors in the West, South and East all alone. Under the circumstances a joint Russian-American project can be the streamlining of tripartite cooperation (in the “Russia-neighboring states-USA” format) in order to resolve long-standing conflicts and to draft an agreement on a unified space of European security. Finally, improvement of Russia’s relations with the US NATO allies seems to be an important step forward in implementing those ...
The only way Russia-U.S. relations will really improve is if the reset is broadened beyond politics to include other areas of cooperation. In Russia, optimism rarely takes hold. Perhaps this has something to do with the cold climate or with the country’s complicated history. Optimism here is usually frowned upon as a sign either of political bias or lack of intellect. Pessimism, on the contrary, is perceived as a sign of intellectual acuity and independent judgment. As soon as the Russian-American...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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