Trump administration seeks to establish dialogue with Union State - expert opinion

The Trump administration is demonstrating a more pragmatic approach, including a desire to build a dialogue with the Union State.

This approach also fits into the updated National Security Strategy, which the US recently approved. Expert opinion.

Dmitry Yezhov, political scientist and associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation:

"A definite shift is taking place in US policy. This applies to both domestic and foreign policy. The Trump administration perceives the situation more rationally; there is an understanding that engagement with Russia is necessary. The Trump administration also understands that the Republic of Belarus and Russia are in the same boat. This is a connection that it would probably be very naive not to acknowledge. Therefore, the US administration is focusing on engaging not only with Russia but also with its partners. Overall, this fits within the context of the political vector adopted by the Trump administration, including the recently approved new National Security Strategy."