MILLER: Russia’s Always-Veiled Agenda: The U.S. And Israel

The Trump administration’s desire to maintain at least cordial relations with the Russian Federation is noble, but President Donald Trump may be putting too much stock in his ability to build a strong and lasting personal relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mr. Putin’s actions and assertions, domestically and internationally, reflect Russia’s proclivities toward irredentism and neo-imperialism geared to expanding its sphere of influence.