Radio Free Europe
September 8, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama took office promising to try to mend ties with Russia, part of his strategy to overhaul foreign policy by engaging countries around the world. His pledge has caused serious concern in Eastern Europe that Washington would weaken its support in favor of better relations with Moscow. It’s also raised doubts Obama’s policy will get the support it needs in Western Europe, where opinion on Russia is divided. more