
The Russian government has been very happy lately with the U.S. administration and strongly believes that President Obama and Secretary Clinton are sincerely working to improve relations with Russia.
Russians have been very pleased with Obama's decision to stop the missile shield program that was to be installed in Poland.
Russia returned the kindness with support US in Iran.
A source close to PM Putin said that Mr. Putin believes Obama is trustworthy and sincere. He also said he has seen weakness in Obama in some decision making in the U.S. and around the world. Mr. Putin said "When strong winds from Russia blow to the world political stage Obama has changed his position."
Putin said that Russia is becoming powerful on the world stage and that they are happy to work with the Obama for the benefit of both nations.
The United States and the Russian Federation reaffirm that the era when our countries viewed each other as enemies is long over. Under the leadership of President Obama and President Medvedev and coordinated by Secretary Clinton and Foreign Minister Lavrov, the U.S.–Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission is dedicated to identifying areas of cooperation and pursuing joint projects and actions that strengthen strategic stability, international security, economic well-being, and the development of ties between the Russian and American people.
Through the commission’s working groups and sub-committees, we will strive to deepen our cooperation in concrete ways and to take further steps to demonstrate joint leadership in addressing new challenges. The foundation for the work of the commission is based on the core principles of friendship, cooperation, openness, and predictability, and we are resolved to address disagreements openly and honestly in a spirit of mutual respect and acknowledgement of each other’s perspective.