The US and the EU need a stronger dialogue on Russia sanctions. EPC Commentary, 2 May 2018
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2018

Following its annexation of Crimea and its military intervention in Ukraine, Russia has been sanctioned by the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). They have often stressed the coordination in their decisions, which has given more weight to the sanctions’ political message and impact. While the initial rounds of measures were not identical, differences in US and EU sanctions have amplified in the past two years. Washington has been readier to reinforce sanctions, the effect of which p