Prospects for Russian foreign policy in 2019
Journal: Emerald expert briefings
Year: 2018

Subject Prospects for Russian foreign policy in 2019. Significance President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy agenda is constrained by domestic problems and priorities as well as ongoing confrontation with the West. Polls show that enthusiasm for the annexation of Crimea has faded while the Syrian intervention is a costly diversion that entails economic and social costs for the Russian public.