Relations between Russia and the US with the arrival of the American head of Donald Trump only worsened.

"I think one of the things that surprised people is that after the elections the relations between Russia and the United States actually worsened," Gates said..

According to him, Trump "does not make any concessions" to Russia.

Gates added that there is a "striking contrast" between how the White House treats China and Russia.

Gates added that Trump's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov did not become anything unusual, because "on a routine basis, they came constantly".

Gates stressed that "politics and actions" are important, and in this the Americans "were pretty tough about Russia".

As reported by the "Observer", earlier at Trump told about the plans for Russia.

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