What’s Behind the Rising Tensions in US-Russia Relations
President Barack Obama and NSC Senior Director for Russian Affairs Mike McFaul listen during a phone call with President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia, in the Oval Office, Feb. 24, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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US ties with Russia have been deeply strained since Prime Minister Vladamir Putin began his re-election campaign for president.
This has made it more difficult for Washington and Moscow to make progress on policy toward Syria and Iran.
Host Marco Werman talks with Michael McFaul, the US Ambassador to Russia about the efforts to “reset” the Washington — Moscow relationship.
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