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IN BRIEF What's Next in Putin's Crosshairs? October 18, 2018 IN BRIEF What’s Next in Putin’s Crosshairs? Abkhazia. South Ossetia. Crimea. The Kerch Strait. The World Cup. A 25-year reign. Putin has a record of getting what he wants. What’s next? Since 1999, Vladimir Putin has led a Russian gov- uses chemical weapons against civilians—by ernment that tramples on human rights and interna- providing weapons and thousands of troops.7 Rus- tional norms. His government increasingly re- sian cyberattacks disrupt democratic institutions stricts freedom of the press and censorship is per- around the globe. 8 Additionally, Russia still denies vasive, especially for its involvement in the opinions critical of the downing of Malaysian government.1 Putin and Flight 17, resulting in his cronies are linked to the deaths of 298 peo- murders of numerous ple.9 political dissenters and journalists.2 Russian The United States and authorities persecute the European Union religious minorities that have responded to they deem “nontradi- Putin’s provocations tional,” such as Jeho- with sanctions designed vah’s Witnesses and to curb the Kremlin’s Tatar Muslims.3 The aggression. 10/11 Despite Kremlin tacitly ap- these sanctions, which proves the Chechen au- have damaged Russia’s thorities’ continued economy and major gross violations of human rights including disap- corporations owned by Putin’s cronies, Putin has pearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings based brazenly persisted in shattering international law on suspected sexual orientation.4 and civilized norms.12 Russian forces actively fight in eastern Ukraine, Today, it appears that the Kremlin is less interested and earlier this year, the Kremlin further tightened in sanctions relief and is after something less tangi- its control of Crimea as it finished the illegal con- ble: moral equivalence. The more nations that ac- struction of a bridge crossing the Kerch Strait. 5/6 cept that Russia’s actions are morally equivalent to Russian troops occupy the breakaway regions of those of Western countries, the more the world will South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia and con- overlook Putin’s disregard of international norms tinue to occupy the Transnistria region in Moldova and human rights. Moral equivalence secures his against the government’s wishes. Moscow contin- public approval—and therefore power—within his ues to prop up Bashar Al Assad’s regime—who own country and gives him impunity abroad. How Does Putin Achieve Moral Equivalence? into chaos. The law is still the law, and we must The Kremlin presents Russian policies as morally follow it whether we like it or not.16 equivalent to those of Western countries. For ex- ample, when confronted about his invasion of The Kremlin also misleads the public through dis- Ukraine’s Crimea or South Ossetia and Abkhazia information campaigns. For example, following a in Georgia, Putin points his finger at the United deadly chemical gas attack by the Russia-backed States’ involvement in Iraq or Libya. When atroci- Syrian regime in Douma, and the attempted assas- ties occur at the hands of the Assad regime in Syria, sination of former Russian intelligence officer Ser- the Kremlin denies them outright or blames another gei Skripal and his daughter in the UK last spring, party. Putin claims that the United States attacks British intelligence agencies reported a “4,000 per- free speech, while his government is responsible cent increase in activity by social media ‘bots,’ for persecuting journalists.13 trolls and automated accounts.” This tactic represents the Soviet textbook Bot accounts created several false narratives about “whataboutism” method of pointing out wrongdo- Douma specifically: that the attack was staged and ing of another country, rather than addressing the the “victims” were actors; that the attack was a accusation at hand. When asked about the Western false-flag operation, providing a pretext for the reaction to the illegal occupation of Crimea on United States to get further involved in Syria; and March 4, 2014, Putin answered: that inspectors found no evidence of an attack. These bots have an expansive audience. It is re- We are often told our actions are illegitimate, but ported that one bot account reached 62 million peo- when I ask, “Do you think everything you do is le- ple.17 gitimate?” they say “yes”. Then, I have to recall the actions of the United States in Afghanistan, Moral Equivalence and the Western Response Iraq and Libya, where they either acted without World leaders who endorse Putin’s actions, includ- any UN sanctions or completely distorted the con- ing political leaders in NATO and OSCE partici- tent of such resolutions, as was the case with pating States, help muddle the moral distinction be- Libya… tween Western actions and those of Putin. … if I do decide to use the Armed Forces, this will The President of the Czech Republic, Miloš be a legitimate decision in full compliance with Zeman, denies that Russian forces are present in both general norms of international law….14 eastern Ukraine and defends the illegal occupation of Crimea.18 Italian Deputy Prime Minister and In- Putin does not discuss the legality of his own ac- terior Minister Matteo Salvini defended Russia’s il- tions but pivots to what he claims is United States legal occupation of Crimea and aims to have the overreach. He also promises to comply with inter- sanctions against Russia lifted.19 Defeated French national law that he already breached days earlier presidential candidate Marine Le Pen claimed the by illegally occupying Crimea.15 referendum in Crimea was legitimate and denies that Russia invaded.20 These statements repudiate In his notable New York Times op-ed, Putin advo- reality and have serious implications as they further cates for the compliance of international law, confuse the moral distinction between actions of though he unilaterally sent troops to Ukraine and the West and those of Russia. Georgia without consent from the UN: The Kremlin propaganda machine has also scored We need to use the United Nations Security Coun- significant victories with U.S. leaders. For exam- cil and believe that preserving law and order in to- ple, at the Helsinki Summit press conference, when day’s complex and turbulent world is one of the few asked about the decline in US-Russia relations and ways to keep international relations from sliding if he thinks Russia is to be held accountable for What’s Next in Putin’s Crosshairs? 2 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe anything, President Trump responded, “Yes I do. I available to put additional pressure on Russia to hold both countries responsible. I think the United rein in their belligerent foreign policy and uphold States has been foolish. I think we have all been international norms and human rights. foolish.”21 For example, the United States can encourage the Diplomacy is indeed a two-way street, but the international community to introduce new sanc- United States relationship with Russia has been on tions against Russia. Simultaneously, the U.S. del- the decline because of Kremlin belligerence—not egation in the UN can spearhead resolutions that U.S. foolishness. condemn Russian actions in Georgia and Ukraine. Congress can also take part by passing resolutions What Can Be Done? affirming the territorial integrity of those countries Granting moral equivalence between the West and and condemning Russian aggression. The United Russia has significant implications. If Putin’s ac- States must also urge its allies not to engage in tions are overlooked on the basis of moral equiva- deals with Russian oligarchs (e.g. the Nord Stream lence, security in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and the 2 Pipeline).23 In both bilateral meetings and multi- entire international system will be further at risk. It lateral forums, the United States should actively will only further encourage Russian aggression and demonstrate its commitment to human rights and enable Putin and his cronies to act with impunity. hold violators accountable by citing specific in- stances of abuse and confronting false notions of The United States must take the lead in acknowl- moral equivalence when they arise. edging the abuses taking place in Russia to properly defend the international order and U.S. The United States must vigilantly refute the idea national security. Following the Helsinki Summit, that Russian actions—and actions of any govern- Helsinki Commissioners Senator Ben Cardin ment that routinely abuses human rights—are mor- (MD), Senator Cory Gardner (CO), Senator Jeanne ally equivalent to those of the United States. The Shaheen (NH), and Senator Thom Tillis (NC), Russian government routinely demands to be among other legislators, issued statements repudi- treated as an equal partner. However, Putin’s ac- ating the Kremlin’s claims of the suggestion that tions have proven that he is a part of the problem, Russian actions are morally equivalent to those of not the solution. the United States.22 The Kremlin’s behavior is unyielding. Therefore, the United States and its allies must use any tools About the Helsinki Commission The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, is an independent agency of the Federal Government charged with monitoring compliance with the Helsinki Accords and advancing comprehensive security through promotion of human rights, democracy, and eco- nomic, environmental and military cooperation in 57 countries. The Commission consists of nine members from the U.S. Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce. Learn more at www.csce.gov. What’s Next in Putin’s Crosshairs? 3 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Report Contributors • Sean McAndrews, Max Kampelman Fellow, U.S. Helsinki Commission Editor • Stacy Hope, Communications Director, U.S.
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