ASSESSMENTS
A Defiant Russia Builds Barriers to U.S. Sanctions
May 29, 2018 | 08:00 GMT
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U.S. sanctions on Russia have hit Rusal hard. The Russian company is the world's second largest producer of aluminum.
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Highlights
- As the United States pressures Russia with sanctions, Moscow will use a mix of options to counter the penalties in the short term, including diplomatic negotiations and financial support for threatened businesses.
- In the long term, Russia will continue deploying a strategy to insulate its people and businesses, leading Moscow to increasingly move away from the West and toward the East.
- While Moscow may make tactical concessions to protect its economic interests, U.S. sanctions ultimately will be ineffective in compelling Russia to strategically shift its foreign policy, meaning the Russia-West standoff is here to stay.
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