As the presidential election in Russia draws nearer, the Kremlin is looking for ways to build a case for lifting or weakening Western sanctions. Specifically, the Russian government has been trying to demonstrate a purported readiness to engage in dialogue over the “Ukrainian issue.” Yet, the essence of all of the Kremlin’s “peaceful” maneuvers is to extract concessions from the other side while avoiding giving up anything on the Russian side.
Kremlin employing ‘peaceful’ tactics to encourage West to lift sanctions
By Ukrainian Weekly Editor6 Mins Read