Russia’s Sanctions Narrative in the Ukrainian Crisis: Implications for the West
This article examines Russia's discursive reaction to sanctions imposed by the West during the Ukrainian crisis. By portraying sanctions as a new form of containment, the Kremlin has been able to rally public opinion behind a narrative framing the crisis as the consequence of Western hegemonic...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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UNISCI
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Revista UNISCI |
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| Acceso en liña: | http://www.unisci.es/russias-sanctions-narrative-in-the-ukrainian-crisis-implications-for-the-west/ |
| Summary: | This article examines Russia's discursive reaction to sanctions imposed by the West during the Ukrainian crisis. By portraying sanctions as a new form of containment, the Kremlin has been able to rally public opinion behind a narrative framing the crisis as the consequence of Western hegemonic ambitions against resurgent Russia. Further, withstanding and countering Western sanctions has been presented as a test of Russia's ability to remain a Great Power. As a consequence, even if sanctions were to be lifted, Moscow's relationship with the West would remain deeply problematic. Russia's foreign policy is therefore likely to remain assertive in the years to come. |
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| ISSN: | 2386-9453 2386-9453 |