Search: Sanctions,West,Ukrainian Crisis (4 materials)

2023: Stabilisation After the Shake-Up

... end of the Cold War—the reality of peaceful life, openness and cooperation—had become too familiar. In relations with the West, it began to wind down long before 2021. Cracks began to appear in the late 1990s, and since 2014 the rupture has become ... ... in Ukraine and the subsequent chain of confrontational events: the acceleration of the arms race, NATO expansion, large-scale sanctions, attempts to isolate Russia, military and financial assistance to Ukraine, etc. The stake for 2022 was the question ...

28.12.2023

Is It Possible to Lift Sanctions Against Russia? — No

... long-term conflicts, similar to relations between India and Pakistan, or North and South Korea Every conflict sooner or later ends in peace. Such is the conventional wisdom that can often be heard from those who, amid the current situation of the sanctions tsunami and confrontation with the West, are trying to find hope for a return to "normality". The logic of such wisdom is simple. At some point, the parties will cease fire and sit down at the negotiating table. The end of hostilities will lead to a gradual reduction in sanctions ...

10.08.2022

Russian-Japanese Relations: a Systemic Crisis or a New Opportunity?

... while the sun shines”, that is obtain unilateral advantages as a result of US sanctions against Russia, is considered of primary importance. As for Russia, its position... ... remained neutral-friendly, which has been particularly evident when compared to other Western countries. In addition, in contrast to Japan’s East Asian neighbors, Russia... ... the country's long-term strategy, which manifested itself in the period preceding the Ukrainian crisis. Back in 2012, despite the displeasure of Beijing, Russia brought the...

02.02.2015

Throwing Russia off balance is ultimate aim

... natural, of course. A democratic world order does not fit in with the policies the Western world is pursuing these days in its bid to retain its centuries-old foothold... ... same days that Russia’s efforts brought about some chances of getting out of the Ukrainian crisis! We have repeatedly asked our Western colleagues: is it necessary to... ... leaked the episode to mass media for some reason, besides strongly distorting it. On sanctions and alliances - Nevertheless then there was ‘reset’ of relations...

11.09.2014

Poll conducted

  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  
     21 (19%)
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