With all the quiet chaos beneath the surface in Moscow, Beijing seems poised to benefit.
https://thediplomat.com/2018/03/russias-unhappy-energy-marriage-with-china/
http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/03/30/not-all-russia-friendly-policies-are-nefarious/
The show of solidarity has been impressive, but there is still a long way to go.
It’s time to part with illusions. Otherwise, the United States cannot develop and execute a sustainable policy towards Russia.
http://nationalinterest.org/feature/america-must-drop-its-delusions-about-dealing-russia-25147
Trump supporters, up to and including Trump himself, have tried to delegitimize Mueller’s necessary investigation for crassly partisan purposes—with the president constantly professing innocence while routinely acting guilty. But it’s also true that Trump’s opponents aren't being responsible.
Trump wants to have it both ways. Russia's ambassador is tired of it.
Weeks after Putin's reelection, protests are growing as aggrieved Russians accuse the government of corruption. Can they coalesce into something bigger? By Stratfor's Lauren Goodrich.
Trump asked aides not to publicly tout a deal to send U.S. missiles to Ukraine because he didn't want to irk Putin.
President seen as potential saviour as people direct rage over toxic dumps towards local officials
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/30/russian-protesters-kick-up-a-stink-landfill-putin
Ausgerechnet jetzt, da EU-Staaten russische Diplomaten ausweisen, genehmigt Deutschland seinen Teil der Erdgasleitung Nord Stream 2. Kritiker befürchten: Nun nimmt Putin die Europäer nicht mehr ernst. Von Kai Küstner.
https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/russland-nord-stream-101.html