WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump came to the White House promising a radical reset of US-Russia relations after years of rising tensions under his predecessor.
But barely one month into office, that plan appears to be on hold, and Trump’s White House team has taken on an increasingly Russophobic face.
After he repeatedly pledged to reach “a deal” with Vladimir Putin while hinting at downgraded relations with Nato and the European Union, Trump has yet to set a meeting with the Russian leader.
Meanwhile Vice President Mike Pence and top cabinet security and defence officials have gone to great lengths to reassure European leaders …read more
Source: theSun
