The future of economic sanctions against Russia for its ongoing attack on Ukraine has become a litmus test for the foreign policy effectiveness of President Donald Trump. Lifting sanctions without any tangible benefits to the security of the United States and its allies would make Washington more likely to become embroiled in a future confrontation with Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin is bound to interpret such a move as weakness and may miscalculate the U.S. stance in his next foreign adventure. …read more
Making deals with Moscow
