With relations between the United States and Russia continuing to worsen, a leading Russian independent pollster and sociologist says the atmosphere of “militaristic euphoria” and anti-Americanism promoted by Russian authorities is inextricably linked with an ongoing crackdown on opponents of President Vladimir Putin.
This week, Russia threatened retaliation if the United States imposes fresh sanctions against it.
“If the United States, contrary to common sense and experience, and harmful to itself, moves toward a further expansion of sanction measures, I assure you that quite painful steps in response will be found in our arsenal,” Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted …read more
Source: Voice of America
