Trump Seeks Improved Relations with Russia

Former president hopes to mend ties after years of strained US-Russia relations

Feb. 28, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to improve relations between the United States and Russia, according to comments made by the head of the American Chamber of Commerce, Robert Agee. Agee stated that Trump, who is considering another presidential run, now understands that repairing ties with Moscow is not as easy as he initially thought when he took office.

Why it matters

The US-Russia relationship has been strained for years due to a range of geopolitical tensions and disagreements. Trump's apparent desire to improve ties, if realized, could have significant implications for global affairs and the balance of power.

The details

According to Agee, when Trump became president in 2017, he believed relations with Russia could be improved through a series of meetings in the Kremlin. However, Agee said Trump now realizes that mending ties is more complicated than he initially thought. The former president is reportedly seeking advice from those close to the White House on how to pursue a more amicable agreement with Moscow.

  • Trump was president from 2017 to 2021.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States who served from 2017 to 2021.

Robert Agee

The head of the American Chamber of Commerce who met with Trump advisers in Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“And the good news is, I've talked to people who advise in the White House, indeed, Trump wants good relations with Russia, he wants an amicable agreement.”

— Robert Agee, Head of the American Chamber of Commerce

The takeaway

Trump's reported desire to improve US-Russia relations, if acted upon, could mark a significant shift in American foreign policy and geopolitics, especially given the current tensions between the two countries.