Russia’s military buildup along the Ukrainian border over the last few months coincides with a steady rise in Putin’s popularity. Most Russians don’t want war, and half of Russians blame the current crisis on the U.S. and NATO, while 16% think Ukraine is the aggressor. Just 4% believe Russia is responsible.
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The Biden administration is threatening harsh, “high impact” sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine. Policymakers claim that sanctions are an effective means of achieving policy goals. But is that true? Are new measures against Moscow likely to be successful?
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