Unlike many Russian "pseudo-patriots" who constantly criticize Vladimir Putin for defining Western leaders as "partners" and are looking for casus belli with NATO, 75% of Russians believe that Russia should reestablish relations and cooperate with the United States and other Western countries. These are the results of a poll that was recently carried out by a reputable "Levada Center"
I fully share the position of the president of Russia and the overwhelming majority of our compatriots. We are allies in a large number of issues - from combating global warming and epidemics to the conquest of space and the elimination of international terrorism.
By the way, concerning the issue of climate. On the eve of The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris I have sent Bill Gates a letter:
Hope to receive a response from Mr. Gates.