Why are EU countries on good terms with the United States but not with Russia?

The major countries in the EU have similar cultures to the United States. Most Americans are immigrants from EU countries, and Britain, France and other countries have been allies of the United States during World War II. Germany is occupied by the United States, and there is no way to reconcile.

Economically: The United States is the largest economy and the EU's largest export market. The United States mainly develops a high-end information economy, while the EU develops high-end manufacturing. There is economic complementarity.

Political and military: The United States provides military protection to the European Union and nuclear protection to some countries. Politically, the mainstream values ??are similar and they have similar views on some political issues.

The situation in Russia is exactly the opposite:

The main ethnic group in Russia is Slavs, and their culture is very different from the Anglo-Saxon people in the EU, and their identity is very low.

History: Since the era of Tsarist Russia, Russia has been pursuing great-power chauvinism and invading its European neighbors. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union even confronted the West and had deep grievances. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Russia has been trying to restore its status as a major power. Especially after Putin came to power and the economy recovered, Russia has been very tough on the West, and its spy war with the United Kingdom was once in full swing.

In international affairs, Russia has always been at odds with the United States and the European Union.

Military: Russia’s strong military presence is a huge threat to the EU, and its powerful and aggressive neighbors are a huge threat to the EU, especially those weak EU countries.

Economy: The abnormal development of the Russian economy is mainly driven by the export of energy such as oil and natural gas. However, Russia often uses energy as a diplomatic means to check and balance the EU. This approach makes the EU less closely connected with its economy.

After the above explanation, I think it should be clear why the EU is close to the United States and not on good terms with Russia.

Whether countries are "friendly" is mainly determined by national interests. The EU and the United States have many common interests and they use each other, so they are very good. Russia is completely opposite.