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Russian Debt and Sanctions. Amended Again

... report submitted to Congress in accordance with the requirements of Art. 242 of CAATSA 2017. This view is unlikely to be changed. The ban on the purchase of Russian securities discriminates against American investors in comparison with others. The Sherman Amendment does not imply secondary sanctions against foreigners for purchasing Russian securities. If it does appear, then the discontent of US allies and partners will be very serious. Escalating sanctions on Russian debt will also confuse the cards of American diplomacy. Consultations ...

03.12.2021

Sherman Amendment: Tilting at Windmills?

... enacted. The document does not mention any other sanctions although all previous acts, orders or bills proposed sets of sanctions. Unlike Executive Order 13848, the draft amendment is spearheaded only against Russia and therefore is not universal. The Sherman amendment is more flexible than DETER in terms of lifting the sanctions. At any rate it does not require at least two election cycles without interference. After the next federal elections the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with other agencies, will establish or refute the fact of interference....

18.07.2019

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  1. 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  
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