摘要
In our contemporary world, the relationship between Russia and the West has long been in the spotlight. The Ukraine crisis and the Syrian issue are both connected to the relationship of Russia and the West,particularly of Russia and the United States. Even when we refer to China- Russia relations, Russia＇s relationship with the West becomes an inevitable topic, and a widespread viewpoint is that China and Russia are getting closer to jointly respond to the US. The relationship between Russia and the West plays an almost pivotal role in Russian foreign policy.
Structural contradictions exist in the relationship between Russia and the West. Since the end of the Cold War, Russia's strategic influence has been increasingly curtailed by the US-led West, an unequal situation it is trying to change with its gradual recovery and rise.
