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Western Sanctions Against Russia: Means and Consequences

.... So what is the West trying to achieve by slapping symbolic and, at first sight, irrelevant sanctions on Russia, especially now that the US and the EU no longer harbour any illusions about Crimea having become part of Russia for good? Sanctions and Syrian chemical weapons The following episode in the West’s pressure campaign against Russia provides a useful insight into the rationale behind the sanctions. Take cooperation on dismantling and recycling Syria’s chemical weapons. Bear in mind that the US suspended plans for a military strike ...

16.04.2014

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The West Just Doesn’t Get Putin

... Russia would reform itself and become a junior partner to the U.S. in global affairs. Instead, the country was re-established as an authoritarian and fiercely independent state. Putin has been demonized as the symbol of this disappointment, leaving Western elites dangerously ill-equipped to read him. Putin decided to weigh in to the U.S. debate on Syria and its foreign policy in general not only to describe Russia’s position but also to exploit an opening: President Barack Obama is evidently reluctant to use force in Syria, the U.S. Congress is split on the issue, and most Americans are opposed ...

13.09.2013

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)