It is obvious that in 2009 Russia and USA will step in a new level of relationship. Russia will blame USA for Iraq, and USA will blame Russia for Georgia. But until then, both parts are concentrated to their own problems.
Russia is mostly preoccupied with the energy disputes in Europe and regarding the Chinese pipes.
USA instead has its own problems. The country is heading into a recession and the USA elections are on the front page of every newspaper.
Who knows what the New Year will bring? Any suggestions?
