The Facts on Putin’s Belligerent, Criminal Behavior Part of that strategy must include a new and improved sanctions regime. By developing a sustained, multi-pronged strategy of containment regarding most issues, combined with engagement on a limited agenda, the United States and the West can begin to reduce Russia’s disruptive, dangerous, and damaging actions in the world. But that fact should not lead to the erroneous conclusion that the United States - together with our allies - cannot constrain, contain, or deter Putin’s bad behavior. While Putin remains in power, Russian foreign policy is unlikely to change. In parallel, Putin has consolidated autocratic rule inside Russia, a lamentable trend that correlates with Russia’s growing belligerency abroad. Under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin, however, especially after his return to the Kremlin in 2012, Russia has moved in the opposite direction, defying the West, challenging international rules, and aggressively undermining American national interests. Under Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Russian President Boris Yeltsin, the Kremlin adopted a different, more cooperative approach towards the United States and the West and adhered more closely to the rules of the game of the international system. Russia has not always behaved as a rogue or outlaw state. In the last several years, the Russian government has taken increasingly belligerent actions abroad, threatening not only American national interests but also violating international laws, norms, and values. “Russian Sanctions: Current Effectiveness and Potential Next Steps” Testimony of Ambassador Michael McFaul ĭirector, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Professor of Political Science, and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow all at Stanford University ambassador to the Russian Federation and the current director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI).
Senate Banking Committee regarding sanctions on Russia, given on September 6, 2018. The following is Michael McFaul ’s testimony before the U.S.
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