VT prof: Russia hopes Trump’s campaign talk about NATO doesn’t change now Evan Jones November 18, 2016 1 minute read Besnik Pula (VT photo) It’s not clear yet whether President-elect Trump’s policies toward Russia will mirror some his campaign comments, but a Virginia Tech political science professor says Russia’s leaders would no doubt be happy if he does. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Lawmakers form panel to prep for healthcare law changesNext: Book chronicles towns along defunct railroad line Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026