The Moscow factor. US policy regarding ...UA

In 2014, Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea marked a significant escalation in its aggression, including the creation of a separatist movement in Donbas and subsequent military intervention in Ukraine using regular troops and special forces. The United States' reaction to each of these aggressive actions by Russia faced widespread criticism for being inadequate or lacking clear decisiveness. "The Moscow Factor" offers a distinctive examination of four major policy decisions made in Washington during this period. It questions whether the two Republican and two Democratic administrations in the U.S. truly recognized Ukraine's status as an independent nation in their dealings with the Russian Federation. Fishel provides insight into this critical issue, evaluating the U.S. stance on Ukraine within the larger framework of global diplomacy. By addressing the intricate trilateral relationships among the United States, Ukraine, and Russia from 1991 to 2016, Fishel's work fills a notable void in modern scholarly discussions and policy analysis. For the first time, this book compiles documentary evidence and declassified documents on policy debates, alongside retrospective articles by former politicians, memoirs from high-ranking former officials, and interviews with those figures and other key individuals.