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The reset in relations with Russia announced by the US in February 2009 has been only moderately successful. The improvement in their mutual relations in connection with the expected strategic arms reduction treaty will foster cooperation in other areas to a limited degree. US endeavours have had little bearing on the scale of Russia’s involvement in solving the problem of Iran's nuclear program or support for the operation in Afghanistan. The parties will also maintain their current standpoints with respect to the political status of the post-Soviet space.