The paper seeks to explain the basic characteristics, tendencies and
perspectives of relations in the USA-EU-Russia triangle and their
significance and impact in the wider international context. The author
explains the circumstances and the problems the USA, EU and Russia face in
their mutual cooperation, as well as the impact of this strategically
important cooperation on the overall international relations. She points to
the fact that in addition to the many common interests, there are significant
differences and contradictions in both international positions, as well as in
the immediate and long term goals of the USA, EU and Russia. It is emphasized
that an effective fight with a series of new threats and challenges in the
world, will ultimately require the restructuring of relations between the EU
and NATO, as well as the development of specific strategies for cooperation
between USA, EU and Russia. At the same time, as was stated, the EU should
play a greater role than before. It is concluded that in this respect there
are many unused opportunities for cooperation between Russia, EU and USA, and
that the impact of the EU in the world depends upon EU?s willingness and
ability to contribute to resolving international security problems.