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Putin’s Next Play in Ukraine – And How the US and Allies Can Prepare
He may be aiming to score a visible success by the May 9 national holiday marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Time to Walk the Talk on Human Rights Abuses in India
Advocates call for targeted sanctions in connection with for egregious human rights violations in Uttar Pradesh.

How States Like California Are Bolstering Federal Sanctions Against Russia
States and other non-federal actors have significant power, much of which is still untapped, to support ongoing sanctions efforts.

The Russia Sanctions – How They Work and What Congress Needs to Know
"Extraordinary deployments of executive power, however appropriate they may seem, must be subject to close oversight. And if an informed Congress concludes that sanctions are working…

Why Congress Should Stay Out of U.S. Sanctions Policy on Russia
Congressional sanctions will have limited effects on Russia's behavior and could harm diplomatic efforts to end the war.

From Chechnya to Crimea, Putin Saw Green Light for His Assault on the World Order
He is speaking and acting on a longstanding belief about the post-Soviet national security state that the West tolerated repeatedly.

Commit Fully To Sanctions Now To Help Ukraine
Broader sanctions against Russia are needed to support Ukraine at this pivotal moment in the conflict.

New Export Controls Distinguish Between Exports to Russia and Deemed Exports to Russian Nationals
Broad U.S. export controls aimed at Russia make a key distinction between the treatment of exports to Russia and the release of information to Russian nationals in the United States.…

U.S. Under Secretary of State Nuland on Accelerating Aid to Ukraine and Sanctions Against Russia
Military and humanitarian aid, sanctions, the broader region, and a domino effect on the Iran deal and Venezuela. Senate hearing highlights.

Вплив на плани Путіна: інформаційна війна та російський народ
Перемога в цій битві залежить від донесених повідомлень, контролю над каналами зв’язку та від того,…

Influencing Putin’s Calculus: The Information War and the Russian Public
Winning that battle depends on the messaging, control of communication channels, and how much he cares about public and elite opinion at all.

Holding Putin and Russia Accountable: A List of Legal and Policy Options
The primary tools have been diplomatic condemnation, sanctions, and weapons shipments to Ukraine. More possibilities exist.