While Vladimir has hit this one on the nose, he is no “nice guy”. It would be a good thing for the entire world if there were more of an amicable relationship between our countries, though I have always believed that most, if not all of what Vladimir does is in self-interest.
There has been a concerted effort in the DC Political class, mostly paid for by Saudi money, to provoke a war between the US and Russia.
Russia is no friend to the US but she is also not our enemy. Friendly rivals is a position we can achieve with Russia now that the adults are back in charge in DC.