Russia never has been much of a maritime power. Spanning the Eurasian landmass the sea has never been super critical to them for trade. And the lack of worldwide military adventures also works against that need. Rockets, interceptors, artillery and SAMs are their forte.
America cannot project power without the ability to operate at sea. Our economy also depends on that. But our SAM and artillery capability is a joke.
Horses for courses.
"In 1863, Alexander II sent two Russian fleets under the command of Admirals Lessovski and Popov to New York and San Francisco in order to put pressure on London and fight the British navy if necessary. Russian ships patrolled the American shores for 10 months. Thus, Russia was the first European power, who officially supported the Union and President Lincoln. Soon the war was over.
Not much of a power or capability. Not since the loss of two fleets to the Japanese.
Port Arthur 1904 Eastern Fleet wiped out and the Battle of Tsushima as well— lot of sunk non-replaced vessels.
Such that in WWII Soviets remained “neutral” vs. Japan- as they had no presence. Only after US a-bombs did Stalin “declare war”— cagey lying bastard.
As you pointed out previously UK had issues with Russia. They allied to help the Japanese at Port Arthur to take out the Eastern Fleet. They also contrived to have the replacement Russian navy vessels be made by German Blohm & Voss yards (so the Brits stole the plans for those ships apparently).