Commentary President Joe Biden’s talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to have had no impact on Putin’s plans to threaten—and likely invade Ukraine. A day after Biden threatened economic sanctions and military supplies for Ukraine and nearby NATO allies, tens of thousands of Russian soldiers, tanks, and artillery remain at Ukraine’s border. As one Kremlin foreign policy advisor told reporters after the call, “Sanctions aren’t something new. They have been in place for a long time and will not have any effect.” It seems clear that Russia is not threatened by Biden and doesn’t believe he has the will to do anything serious if (read when) Ukraine is invaded. Indeed, Russia is set to send more than 175,000 troops to the Ukrainian border come next year. Putin, as well as pro-Kremlin media outlets, say that the increased military presence is the fault of Ukraine and NATO. Prior to their …
Russia’s Impending Invasion of Ukraine and What This Reveals About Russian Strategy
December 12, 2021
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