I wonder often if this is really what the Russian people want, but have no way of knowing and the question rarely seems to be asked in our media. Do they really want their nation cozying up to Red China and Islamist Iran rather than building closer ties with the West?
“” “” I wonder often if this is really what the Russian people want, but have no way of knowing and the question rarely seems to be asked in our media. Do they really want their nation cozying up to Red China and Islamist Iran rather than building closer ties with the West? “” “”
ROLFMAO. The number of Russians travelling to US declined three to four times in 2017 alone. Probably even worse today. The above was a result of the US consular policies in the first place but it did catch with the the populationn and even with restrictions eased few Russians want to travel and see US anymore.
Put yourself in Russian’s shoes and think for one moment what are American ties for you at this point? An electrical grid hacked or someone teaching you how to run your railroad? Maybe a ‘pride’ parade?
Chinese and Iranian ties mean business, jobs and at least a sort of cultural exchange.
What US ties means? The trade between US and Russia is miniscule at this point. There is no even GM, Ford and Apple there anymore.