When has Russia ever wanted a strong, competent, nationalist American president?
This is why the enitre Trump thing was such an easy lie to see through.
And in retrospect, what Trump foreign policy has benefited Russia?
I think the Russians wanted Trump because he would be the most disruptive to our system and they want 2020 to be Trump vs. Bernie for the same reason.
They aren't looking to develop a friend in the White House, they just want the US to look like every other dysfunctional government so they can undermine our respect around the globe.