The idea is to shift the conversation from one of utter disapproval for Russia's actions, to one where positions are negotiable. If the US has even one instanc

The idea is to shift the conversation from one of utter disapproval for Russia's actions, to one where positions are negotiable. If the US has even one instance of doing this, then questions arise such as: 1. Maybe this is unavoidable, and if so how much time/money should we spend chasing down an unavoidable issue? 2. Maybe there are specific circumstances where this is okay? Why isn't this one of those specific circumstances? We should trust the Russian government, just as American's give their own government the benefit of the doubt.