Arms race Quote by Jens Stoltenberg

Speaking seriously, Russia does not want to aggravate relations with anyone. We don't want any tensions. We want a good, friendly partnership with everyone.

— Vladimir Putin

We desperately need in this country a discussion of American policy toward Russia. We can't keep saying an untruth, that this new Cold War…

— Stephen F. Cohen

Russia is no longer our enemy and therefore we shouldn't be locked into a Cold War mentality that says we keep the peace by…

— George W. Bush

We have variety of politicians in every country. And we have a variety of politicians in the United States. Some of them are saying…

— Dmitry Peskov

I agree that we need a working relationship with Russia to deescalate a nuclear arms race, to resolve the crisis in Syria.

— Katrina vanden Heuvel

I've sought a constructive relationship with Russia, but what I have also been is realistic in recognizing that there is some significant differences in…

— Barack Obama

We have vastly different hopes and expectations, as far as the U.S.-Russia relationship is concerned, in Moscow and Washington. What we need, however, is…

— Dimitri Simes

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

— Gerhard Schroder

We shouldn't overdramatize the current disagreements with the Russians. They are real, but they're not really all that threatening. And the notion that we're…

— Zbigniew Brzezinski

It is an ambitious agenda, but the approach to Russia should be, 'Confront where we must, but cooperate where we can.'

— James G. Stavridis

Today, the West is confronted by the powers that seek to test our will, undermine our confidence, and challenge our interests. To meet new…

— Donald Trump

We want to work with the Russians. But we also have every right to expect the Russians to behave in a fashion and keeping…

— John McCain