Russia’s responses to the US’s actions are often misinterpreted, but examining more closely how Russia approaches the US could help to explain the bilateral relationship’s future trajectory. Russia’s relations with the United States are at their nadir, and the new year appears to offer no immediate breakthroughs. The US–Russia diplomatic relationship has been difficult for years, but has been particularly exacerbated by allegations of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential elections. As the Mueller inquiry into these allegations continues to reveal information in the coming months, there is unlikely to be much scope for political rapprochement; most recently, the US …read more
Source: Royal United Services Institute