Russia-U.S. Relations Need a Break

... review the progress and assess errors. But more importantly, it is necessary to shape a concept of constructive Russia-U.S. relations based on overlapping or intertwined interests which would be guaranteed against unforeseen failures (similar to the Snowden case). They (common interests) were defined over the course of the “reset,” which has proved to be limited both in time and substance. As for the summit cancellation, this should not be perceived a total breakdown of dialogue. I hope that the pause will not last long and will not lead to a “deep freeze” ...