Behavior Quote by John F. Kerry

Russia ought to get Iran to back out of the proxy wars they are involved in.

— Michael T. Flynn

Hostile states' use of proxies in war zones to inflict damage on U.S. interests and troops is a constant, longstanding concern.

— Gina Haspel

The Russians are clearly already engaged in a proxy war against the government of Ukraine. And that is something that we and the rest…

— Susan Rice

Russia does not want confrontation of any kind. And we will not take part in any kind of 'holy alliance.'

— Vladimir Putin

A war must be avoided at all costs. Russia is against any type of use of external force.

— Vladimir Yakunin

We must make clear that the United States will not tolerate hostile Russian activities against us or our allies.

— Richard Burr

If we are going to have any improvement in U.S.-Russia relations - which I think should be an objective of the United States -…

— Kurt Volker

I would also like to see Russia not interfere in our elections.

— David Remnick

We are seeking to avoid a new Cold War, avoid a new arms race, and, therefore, we continue to work for a more constructive…

— Jens Stoltenberg

I made it very clear that the United States will not tolerate foreign interference in our elections, and the Russian side committed not to…

— Robert C. O'Brien

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

— James G. Stavridis

I think the point that we all agree upon is that we have to engage with Russia.

— Samantha Power