The reset button in U.S.–Russia relations, initiated in 2009, aimed to improve the historically strained relationship between the two nations. Under President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the policy sought to mend diplomatic ties and foster cooperation on various global issues, such as nuclear disarmament and counterterrorism. The "reset" was symbolized by the symbolic exchange of a button representing cooperation. While this initiative achieved temporary successes in dialogue, deeper geopolitical tensions, particularly following events like the annexation of Crimea in 2014, eventually overshadowed these efforts, demonstrating that foundational issues in U.S.–Russia relations remained complex.