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The Fantasy Mr. Putin Is Selling
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This editorial in the NYT says Russian president Putin is ending up with the very situation he has sought to avoid- NATO forces right next to Russia's borders. Not something the western alliance intended but a result of aggressive moves by Mr. Putin in the Ukraine crisis, and NATO's response of having a rapid deployment force in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states. It says this is not in the best interest of Russia or the western alliance.
Extension of European sanctions on Russia till Jan 31, 2016
06/22/2015
The EU extends sanctions on Russia till Jan 31, 2016. This gives time for the EU to see if Russia follows up on the Minsk II ageement on Ukraine. Under the agreement Russia is required to turn over control to the government in Kiev of areas on the eastern border of Ukraine.
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EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia Until End of January
Wall Street Journal 06/22/2015
The Fantasy Mr. Putin Is Selling
New York Times 06/22/2015
Russia Assails Extension of E.U. Sanctions in Ukraine Crisis
New York Times 06/22/2015
Georgia Dials Down Conflict With Russia
Wall Street Journal 08/01/2015
IMF Says Sanctions Take Toll On Russia
Wall Street Journal 08/04/2015
E.U. to Extend Sanctions Against Russia, but Divisions Show
New York Times 12/18/2015
U.S. sanctions on Russia following the Russian occupation of the Crimea and fears of occupation of eastern Ukraine
04/02/2009
The planned sanctions at the early stages of the crisis are for Russian officials and groups taking part in the takeover of the Crimea and threat to eastern Ukraine, and not on the Russian economy. Russian intervention in the Russian speaking eastern Ukraine would lead to the U.S. pushing its case with the EU and Germany for broader sanctions. If a standoff occurs as happened by an earlier Russian intervention in Georgia to support a Russian speaking region, these limited personal sanctions would remain in place.
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U.S. prepared to place unilateral sanctions on Russian officials, businesses - The Washington Post
Washington Post 03/05/2014
Western Businesses in Russia, Watchful and Wary
New York Times 03/07/2014
Russia Moves Closer to Absorbing Crimea, Despite Sanctions
Wall Street Journal 03/18/2014
Wall Street Journal 03/26/2014
Pride, Prejudice and Putin's Predation
Wall Street Journal 03/26/2014
Russia Says It Has Weathered the Worst of the Economic Storm
Wall Street Journal 04/03/2014
The NATO Alliance following the crisis in Ukraine and Russian takeover of Crimea
03/06/2009
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Obama Renewing U.S. Commitment to NATO Alliance
New York Times 03/26/2014
Jens Stoltenberg, Ex-Norway Prime Minister, Is Named Head of NATO
Wall Street Journal 03/28/2014
NATO to Firm Up Its Presence in Eastern Europe as It Halts Cooperation With Russia
New York Times 04/01/2014
Russia Plotting for Ukrainian Influence, Not Invasion, Analysts Say
New York Times 04/09/2014
Obama Weighs Reviving Nuclear Pact as NATO Moves to Engage Russia
Wall Street Journal 03/06/2009
Tensions Are Writ Large Before Ukraine Showdown
Wall Street Journal 07/07/2014
List of expanded EU sanctions on Russia by July 2014
07/25/2014
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Wall Street Journal 07/25/2014
Berlin Lays Groundwork with German Public for Stiffer Russian Sanctions
Wall Street Journal 07/28/2014
EU Lines Up Sector-Wide Economic Sanctions on Russia
Wall Street Journal 07/29/2014
Coordinated Sanctions Aim at Russia’s Ability to Tap Its Oil Reserves
New York Times 07/29/2014
Europe, U.S. Significantly Expand Sanctions Against Russian Economy
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2014
Loopholes Blunt Impact of U.S., EU Sanctions Over Ukraine
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2014
NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF)
06/22/2015
A joint task force of forces from Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Lithuania, and the U.S. is setup in Poland in June 2015. The 5000 troops VJTF goal is to be capable of responding in less than a week. A plan to station a brigade with heavy armor near the Baltic states is being considered by NATO. The German and U.S. defense ministers visit a German-Dutch brigade during a visit to Germany by U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. This is NATO's response to Russian advances in Ukraine using hybrid warfare and other methods.
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U.S. Pledges Equipment, Manpower to NATO Rapid-Response Force
Wall Street Journal 06/22/2015
The Fantasy Mr. Putin Is Selling
New York Times 06/22/2015
U.S. Sends Tanks, Military Equipment to Deter Russian Aggression
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2015
NATO Refocuses on the Kremlin, Its Original Foe
New York Times 06/23/2015
When the U.S. Stood With My Countrymen
Wall Street Journal 07/23/2015
Living on the Edge of Putin’s Menace
Wall Street Journal 07/27/2015
The NATO Rapid Response Force for Eastern Europe and the Middle East
02/07/2015
The NATO Rapid Response Force with a spearhead of 5000 troops for deployment in 48 hours is intended for rapid deployment in both Eastern Europe or the Middle East. Command centers will be established in the Baltic States and Poland. This is a response to Russia's rapid deployment of troops along its borders with Eastern Europe and the anxiety this has created in the Baltic states and Poland.
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NATO Completes Plans for ‘Spearhead’ Force
Wall Street Journal 02/07/2015
The View From NATO’s Russian Front
Wall Street Journal 02/09/2015
U.S. Is Poised to Put Heavy Weaponry in Eastern Europe
New York Times 06/13/2015
Poland, U.S. in Talks on Positioning Weapons, Says Defense Minister
Wall Street Journal 06/15/2015
The Fantasy Mr. Putin Is Selling
New York Times 06/22/2015
U.S. Sends Tanks, Military Equipment to Deter Russian Aggression
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2015
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