Hillary nearly started a war with Russia, not Obama is intentionally trying.
Russia is not angel, far from it, but you need a dialog with them as the "other world power" to bring balance.
If you can talk, you can negotiate.
The more contentious the situation the more the US will be the one compromising instead of coming from a position strengthening it forces and standing.
Obama is sawing through all the chair legs, 3/4 of the way, so they break when you sit down. A toddler having a tantrum at the world's expense
UK was chastising Obama and Kerry today