Most experts agree that relations between the United States and Moscow are better now than they've been for several years.
President Barack Obama has made better relations with Russia a cornerstone of his foreign policy. Soon after he was sworn in as president two years ago, he vowed to "reset" relations with Moscow that were strained during the last few years of the Bush administration. Many experts say relations between the two countries are certainly on a better footing.
Retired Marine Corps General Anthony Zinni takes a more cautious approach, saying relations between the two countries have to be managed carefully.
"Russia is going to be a significant power. I think [the Russians] are resurgent in some ways.
