| Author (Person) | Blockmans, Steven |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Policy Studies [CEPS] |
| Series Title | CEPS Commentary |
| Series Details | 5 March 2014 |
| Publication Date | 05/03/2014 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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From Source URL click on 'Download the document (PDF) for FREE'. Abstract: By militarily invading and annexing Crimea, Russia has acted in breach of its obligations under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. Yet the Kremlin seems unfazed that it is violating general principles of international law. This seems emblematic for the ‘can’t care less’ attitude of Putin’s Russia. Moscow allows itself to be inconsistent with its own commitments and is reneging on its own words. This has all the trappings of a panicking dictatorship, which crushes dissent at home and portrays confidence in winning a great battle with enemies abroad. How can anyone now trust that Putin’s Russia says or commits to in the future? |
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| Source Link | http://aei.pitt.edu/50138/ |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Russia, Ukraine |
