Yanukovych pulled out of trade talks with the EU, estimated to bring Ukraine long-term GDP growth of 11.8%, in favor of a bilateral loan agreement with Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin. Many Ukrainians balked at the sudden reorientation towards Russia and peaceful protests ensued. Now, with a steadily worsening situation, including the deaths of Ukrainian civilians, the lack of leadership from Washington is deafening. And European leaders are fumbling even worse then American policymakers. A transatlantic diplomatic response must be forthcoming.
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Michael Williams: It’s time for the US and Europe to put sanctions on Ukraine
Just when you thought American foreign policy couldn’t manage to muck up another response to an international crisis, Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovych provided Washington with another opportunity last November.