Even with both the U.S. and Russia working in tandem against the Islamic State in Syria, they face an uphill battle.

Late last month right-wing demonstrators hurled themselves against police in Kiev's Maidan square. A grenade was thrown, three people died and 120 were...

Despite the current tension, the U.S. and Russia remain close. There is cooperation in space, not least the International Space Station.

Putin should be exploiting Russia's rich culture, not its military strength or trying to stand up to the U.S.