The concept was sound, but as relations have deteriorated and Russia has taken a more antagonistic stance, the United States has failed to adapt. To Yatsenyuk, Russian President Vladi­mir Putin’s strategy is clear. These are just two different worlds.”The United States cannot afford to write off the U.S.-Russia relationship. That makes some sense, but only if Russia actually honors its agreements in Syria and makes progress toward resolving the Ukraine crisis. But Washington cannot ignore Russia’s increasingly horrendous behavior.

Source: Washington Post July 03, 2016 23:15 UTC