Fred Fleitz Examines US-Russia Relations and the Crisis in Ukraine
LIGNET’s Chief Analyst Fred Fleitz explains that there are wide-ranging implications for the Ukraine crisis beyond Kiev. According to Fleitz, Crimea is likely “lost” to Russia, and that the U.S. probably will have to accept Russia’s actions in Ukraine. At a broader level, Fleitz notes that the situation in Ukraine has highlighted Russia's leverage over the West, while the West has limited options in terms of reprimanding Russia for its actions.
Fred Fleitz Examines US-Russia Relations and the Crisis in Ukraine
LIGNET’s Chief Analyst Fred Fleitz explains that there are wide-ranging implications for the Ukraine crisis beyond Kiev. According to Fleitz, Crimea is likely “lost” to Russia, and that the U.S. probably will have to accept Russia’s actions in Ukraine. At a broader level, Fleitz notes that the situation in Ukraine has highlighted Russia's leverage over the West, while the West has limited options in terms of reprimanding Russia for its actions.