Russia and the US – A Long History of Distrust and Suspicion
America ı By Jeff Watterson
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Vladimir Putin criticized this decision by the US, calling it a careless mistake.
Russia did not agree with many US plans. They strongly opposed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by the US and regarded the expansion of NATO and US efforts to gain access to Central Asian oil and natural gas as a hostile encroachment on Russia’s sphere of influence.
Relations between the US and Russia remained strained throughout the duration of the Bush administration.
A Not-So-Fresh Start
In 2008, Dmitry Medvedev was elected as Russia’s President. With the new administration, there was a glimmer of hope that relations could be repaired. In 2009, Medvedev and President Barack Obama released a joint statement promising a “fresh start” in US - Russia relations at the 2009 G20 Summit in London.
"America wants a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia. This belief is rooted in our respect for the Russian people, and a shared history between our nations that goes beyond competition,” said President Barack Obama in response to the statement.
However, it quickly became apparent that a “fresh start” was not going to happen. Relations remained bitter between the divided nations, spurred on by factors such as traditional mistrust and fear, as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s re-election in 2012, causing an increasing drift away from democracy by Russia. Following the removal of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, in February of 2014, and the subsequent Russian annexation of Crimea, unrest spread into eastern Ukraine and relations only worsened.
This year, relations seem to have become even more strained, leaving many wondering if Russia poses a threat, and public sentiment echoing that of the historical “red scare.”
Recently, the Russian government was accused by US security officials of leading massive cyber-attacks aimed at influencing the 2016 US presidential election. These allegations were dismissed by Putin, who concluded that the idea that Russia favored Donald Trump was a myth created by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump came under attack frequently for his perceived connections to Russia and in particular, Putin.
President Barack Obama’s administration was accused by the Kremlin of attempting to damage Russia’s relationship with US to a degree that would render normalization impossible for the incoming Trump administration.
Many Americans hope that the new Trump administration will bring improved relations with Russia and the avoidance of further escalation of existing tensions.
A Common Enemy
At an investment forum in Moscow, Putin remarked, "We [Russia] aim at making a contribution in the fight against terrorism, which is dangerous for the United States, for Russia and for the European countries, and for the whole world without exaggeration."
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