“The time has come to improve relations between Russia and the West with a realistic policy towards Russia, which, ultimately, will bring benefits, in contrast to our sanctions,” the author writes.
In particular, he suggests reconsidering sanctions against Moscow and recognizing the Russian status of Crimea.
“We must recognize that Crimea will remain part of Russia. Its population has always been predominantly Russian, ”follows from the article.
Other steps to revive US-Russian relations include the resumption of arms control negotiations, the revision of NATO's role, and the intensification of student exchange programs between Russia and the United States.