Ukraine

3 mn readThe week-long diplomatic efforts in Europe over the crisis in Ukraine have ended with no indication that the United States or its allies can persuade Russia to cease its military buildup and threats of aggression against its neighbour. Yet, Russia’s musings about a possible military buildup in Cuba and Venezuela reflect how U.S.-Russian tensions have escalated following Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine, which will prompt Western sanctions on Russia that will be followed by measures against Russian officials and companies close to Putin.