British Policy and US Influence on Russia Sanctions

This chapter explores the influence of the United States on British policies regarding EU sanctions on Russia, energy projects like North Stream II, and the implementation of the Minsk II agreements. It discusses the inadequacies and failures of British policy towards Russia, focusing on the lack of strategic planning, ineffective sanctions, and the shift in Russia's economic policies towards Asia. The conversation highlights the historical context of British-Russian relations and critiques the lack of interest and investment in diplomacy from British ministers and the Foreign Office.