Were Bad Russia-West Relations Inevitable?

Hanna Notte, director of the Eurasia Nonproliferation Program, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, points out turning points where Russia-West relationships could have turned out differently.
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[@DerekYoung1]

The flaw here it to assume Putins way is just an alternative and not based on right wing nationalism, suppression of competition and lying in the media. Could the relationship have been different - Yes if we dont want to offend Putins ego.