The number one foreign policy goal of Russia is control of the former Soviet space.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.
In the post war period I began again to have my doubts about Russian policy.
The interests of the Soviet Union are in controlling highly developed countries and having the benefit of their economies so that they can run their own inefficient empire.
Russia is still the leader in world space exploration. But its position of leader involves great responsibility - we have no right to lag behind. We can and we must move constantly forward.
In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the issues of foreign policy and defense are fully in the hands of the president.
Of course the United States and Russia have different interests. Nevertheless, both are strategic partners.
Russia is an important power upon which the U.S.A. imposed a Cold War.
Russia can become a strategic partner in a fight against international terrorism.
By now it is evident that the Soviet Union must gain control of Europe to maintain its empire.
It's essential for the U.S. and Europe to prevent Putin from going farther and reversing the hard-won independence of former Soviet republics.
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