Vladimir Putin, photo via Office of the President of the Russian FederationBESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,316, October 22, 2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: There have been hints over recent months of improvement in Russian-Western relations that could have major implications for the balance of power in the Eurasian landmass.
The Ukraine crisis of 2014 was a watershed moment in modern Russian-Western relations as it marked the critical divide between the powers. Anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the West, though not working perfectly, have succeeded in limiting Russian advances in eastern Ukraine.
Over the past several months, however, hints in the European media as well as …read more
