Russia: Background and U.S. Policy

Welt, Cory

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Foreign relations;    Foreign policy;    Sanctions (International law);    Russia;   

RP-ID  :  R44775
RP-ID  :  R44775_2017Aug21

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides descriptions and background information on Russian government organization and power, the Russian military's role, and U.S. policy toward Russia. Specific topics covered include Russian governmental structures and background, Vladimir Putin's rise to power, human rights concerns, opposition groups, the economy of Russia and the impact of sanctions, the foreign relations of Russia with other countries in Europe, NATO, the EU, China, Syria, and the U.S., the Ukraine conflict and Russian military aggression. U.S. policies toward Russia, U.S. sanctions on Russia, and cyber warfare.