Clinton, Bush and Obama first met their Russian counterparts at full-scale bilateral summits. Trump is different.
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With Trump In Office, Did The Kremlin Get More Than It Bargained For?
“Initially we were amused,” Putin said. “But now the spectacle is becoming quite simply sad, and it is causing us concern.”
After U.S. Strikes On Syria, The Gloves Come Off In Moscow
“The real estate billionaire has repeated the deplorable experience of his predecessors,” the Russian government newspaper said.
Paul Manafort’s Activities Arouse Interest Of Ukrainian Prosecutors
Ukrainian investigators are seeking to understand Paul Manafort’s ties, if any, to President Viktor Yanukovych at the time of the shootings on the Maidan.
“Bromance”
The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Newsweek have all used “bromance” to describe the unlikeliest twist in the troubled US-Russian relationship.
Hopes Are High In Russia For Improved Relations With U.S. ‘Pragmatic Partners’
“Trump will not be an easy partner,” said Konstantin Kosachyov. “But we do not seek easy partners, we seek pragmatic partners, and I believe we have a chance.”
How To Salvage U.S.-Russia Relations: One Expert’s Take
“The demonization of Putin is a reflection of our declining confidence,” said Thomas Graham. “He’s pursuing Russian interests, not running world affairs.”
Political Exile, A Centuries-Old Russian Tradition, Returns
“That was my personal Halloween, when I found myself in the U.S. with just a suitcase, and I had no idea where to go next,” Anastasiya Popova said.
Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia
“Trump doesn’t have to abide by the Obama foreign policy,” Jack Kingston said. “That gives him a fresh start.”
Near The Russian Border, U.S. and NATO Beef Up Their Presence
“From here we defend Copenhagen, Paris, London and Washington,” said Hannes Hanso. “This is where the tensions are now because of our eastern neighbor, Russia.”
