US and Russia should work together to defeat coronavirus

During World War II, American and Russian soldiers fought side by side against a common enemy. We achieved victory together. Who can forget the images of allied soldiers embracing each other on the banks of the Elbe on April 25, 1945, nearly 75 years ago?

Those images stand as a symbol of international unity in the face of a global threat. Now — is surely the time to collaboratively tackle a challenge that threatens us all today.

Just as our grandfathers stood shoulder to shoulder to defend our values and secure peace for future generations, now our countries must show unity and leadership to win the war against the coronavirus. This war has already affected the lives of billions of people and may lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths.