The pace at which the U.S.-Russian relationship is evolving is almost dizzying. This list will be updated to keep track of developments and does not suggest each event is linked to another nor implies a single "grand bargain," though it does seem each party has a shopping list.
U.S. Benefits
-Russian support for UNSCR 1929
-S-300 sale to Iran on hold
-Russian purchase of 50 Boeing 737s
-possibility of talks on limiting tactical nukes (?)
-lifting of tariffs on U.S. poultry
Russian Benefits
-Umarov designated as terrorist
-removal of U.S. sanctions on certain Russian companies
-strong consideration for WTO from U.S.
-arms deals elsewhere in the Middle East??
-push for 123 Agreement
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