I understand the position of the USA. If I were in their shoes, I would probably do the same to retain world supremacy, and the division of Europe is key to that. EU + Russia? A chill for the rest of the world's power centers, yes. Europe is weak, the UK having separated, aware of its low potential (being one of the most powerful countries in Europe) seeks refuge in the 5 eyes, of course. The world we are heading to is of great centers of power: North America, Asia, Russia. Indeed, Putin's speech in the Bundestag is very eloquent and admirable, on which I do not agree is that Europe passes from daddy America to daddy Russia, Europe should learn to blow its own snot. And the union with Russia, from my point of view, would be fruitful and highly desirable, in addition to the natural passage; What you cannot do is seeking refuge.
And here we are, increasingly separating Russia from Europe, and somehow forcing Russia to associate with China, which is a annoyance for the US, right? That would be really a center of power.
As Putin said in the Bundestag, we should forget about the Cold War now, there is a future for everyone if we dedicate ourselves to work, trade, and leave our neighbors in peace.
Although Europe's leaders seem to be actively working against it.