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 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026