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Russia is quite upset that the U.S. State Department has imposed new sanctions on them in response to a biological attack on NATO soil. These sanctions are harsh, but they do not go far enough. Assassinations of this type should be a thing of the past. Russia needs to be reminded that the Cold War is over.
Skripal attack: US to sanction Russia over Novichok use
The US has said it will impose fresh sanctions on Russia after determining it used nerve agent against a former Russian double agent living in the UK.
Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were left seriously ill after being poisoned with Novichok in Salisbury in March, though they have now recovered.
A UK investigation blamed Russia for the attack, but the Kremlin has strongly denied any involvement.
Russia’s semi-regular dismissal of international law must be stopped. This will not happen with a slap on the wrist, as these sanctions equate to in the long run. They should be made to feel real pain for such actions. It’s good that there’s action, but one has to question the fortitude with which these sanctions were produced.
While the State Department did indicate they would impose more sanctions in 90 days if Russia does not have an appropriate response to these, there’s little reason to believe they will comply. The sanctions involve the export of sensitive electronic equipment and material. Unfortunately, all that will do is push Russia and China even closer as they can get everything they’re losing by going to China.
We will see what the new sanctions look like in three months. In the meantime, this is all just a show to demonstrate that we’re “doing something.”
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