Russian President Vladimir Putin. The answer begins with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s survival instinct. As someone who expressed admiration for Putin, Donald Trump probably seemed better disposed to Russia than Clinton did. As president, Trump’s reputation will depend on promoting U.S. interests, which will remain opposed to Russia’s in many areas. During the 1990s, U.S. policymakers and experts tried to build a democratic and capitalist Russia from the rubble of the Soviet Union.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2016 11:10 UTC