Teleconference: What is the Future of U.S.-Russia Relations? by The Wilson Center published on 2017-08-07T16:23:37Z Relations between the United States and Russia continue to plummet. New sanctions legislation in Washington – which arrived on President Trump’s desk with a veto-proof majority – prompted not only the ejection of U.S. diplomats from Russia, but a declaration by Prime Minister Medvedev on the “end of hope” for improved ties. At the same time, Presidents Trump and Putin seem to want to preserve some political space for the possibility of better days. How entrenched is the current state of affairs? Are there avenues left for cooperation? Join us as three veteran Russia-watchers assess prospects for the relationship and unpack the Trump-Putin dynamic.
