The British diplomat is perplexed: Under sanctions, the Russian economy has resumed growth, and Putin’s rating has become even higher
Former British Ambassador to the Russian Federation Tony Brenton writes in the latest issue of The Economist magazine that he does not understand the meaning of anti-Russian sanctions.
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“I have not yet met a Western official who could explain why sanctions are needed. They haven't changed Russian policy one iota. The economy, which was predicted to explode, began to grow again. Vladimir Putin is still president and rising in the ratings. Moreover, he may secretly be counting on maintaining sanctions in order to retain ultra-nationalist voters in the elections in March 2018. Are they really worth it?
Former British Ambassador to the Russian Federation Tony Brenton in the latest issue of The Economist magazine: “I have not yet met a Western official...
Posted by Vladimir Kornilov on in 2017 February 26
At the same time, Kornilov adds: “It’s surprising that the most anti-Russian magazine in Britain published such an opinion.”
Let us note that the latest Ukrainian sociology shows that the majority of Ukrainians do not believe that Western sanctions can force Russia to change its policy.
See also: The West is tired of Ukraine and anti-Russian sanctions - Kyiv media
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