Western Sanctions: Helping the Russian Leadership Ride Out Recession

In 2017, talk of an end to sanctions has been linked with Donald Trump, but some crucial European advocates of continuing them are about to face elections. So who would actually benefit most from relaxing the sanctions regime?

ESO: Key Source: EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-sanctions-against-russia-over-ukraine-crisis/

ESO: Background information: Russia: EU prolongs economic sanctions by six months http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-eu-prolongs-economic-sanctions-by-six-months-2/

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