Russia is neither our ally nor our enemy. Russia has its interests and the United States has its own interests. In many cases, our interests overlap, and we should work together in those situations. In other instances, our interests are in conflict, and we should stay alert and wary in those areas.
No reason our relationship cannot be as it was under the Czars. They were cordial, even agreeing for the deal on Alaska. And the Czars weren’t saints by any stretch.