U.S. Vote Could Derail Russia Ties

President Obama has begun to strengthen ties with Russia since his presidency, but since the recent election leading to the Republican party taking majority in the house of representatives continuing these ties seems even more challenging. "Obama needs Congress to sign off on three major policy changes: an arms control treaty to reduce nuclear arsenals and resume inspections; a civilian nuclear agreement to permit greater cooperation; and a repeal of cold war-era trade restrictions so Russia can join the World Trade Organization." It appears that an already challenging task before the Republicans had majority in the House will not be accomplished, leaving all of the progress President Obama made irrelevant.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/world/europe/07policy.html?ref=world

Posted by: Sam Livingston