Russia's relations with the West are strained from "summary" of A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes
The relations between Russia and the West have been filled with tension and mistrust. These strained relations date back to the early days of the Soviet Union, when the Western powers viewed Russia with suspicion and fear. The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 only served to exacerbate these tensions, as Western governments saw the rise of communism as a direct threat to their interests. During the Cold War, Russia's relationship with the West reached its lowest point. The United States and its allies viewed the Soviet Union as an existential threat, leading to decades of hostility and conflict. The arms race, proxy wars, and ideological differences between the two superpowers only served to deepen the divide ...
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