Dialogue is the only way to go, we have to keep talking, the problem is that some people do not realise how far apart we really are. NATO is still going for dominace over Russia, the US is still using them and the EU, in its games for geopolitical dominace. This is where we are today, we are not in the hugs and kisses mode. We are in political combatant mode, and the only way to move forward, is realise where we are, keep and improve our military at the strength that represents that position, and try to find the next stepping stone that will preserve peace and move us closer to real friendship. Either party weak, means armed conflict, any side with a false optimistic estimation of where we are that leads to false trust, also will lead to conflict. Both Russia and the US, need to be professional about this, for the sake of everyone on this planet. Yes there are third parties with alterior motives in Europe, who will always act to prevent good US Russia relations, but we also must realise that, and deal with it in a Russia US forum. No one in Europe has a veto over Russia US relations.

Here's one American who was very displeased with Saakashvili's recklessness and would much prefer to see NATO wash its hands of any and all Caucasian blood feuds.