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The administration's response to Russia's aggression is "honest, complex and appropriate," argues Elizabeth Shackelford in the Chicago Tribune.

"America’s actions have long been running counter to Washington’s nonproliferation interests," writes Ivo Daalder.

The Biden Administration should focus on "ally-shoring" to rebuild supply chains and box out actors like China and Russia.

Dina Smeltz discusses public opinion poll results regarding US-Russia relations.

"While Israel and its allies intercepted nearly all the Iranian missiles, Ukraine is facing Russia all on its own," writes Ivo Daalder.

"For all the difficulties confronting a resumption of nuclear negotiations, the need to do so is real," argues Council President Ivo Daalder.

"If Russia uses nuclear or chemical weapons, the US willingness to engage will change as a result," Council President Ivo Daalder tells MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell.

Even everyday Republicans are now more positive than Democrats toward Russia, according to several opinion polls.

"Right now, I think Russia represents the bigger threat. China represents the bigger long-term competition," says Council President Ivo Daalder, discussing the 2022 Chicago Council Survey.

The bloc's popularity signals dissatisfaction with the Western-run global order, Elizabeth Shackelford writes.