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Ukraine’s Protests
Neither the opposition leaders nor President Yanukovych know how how hard they can push back as they struggle to find a solution to rising tensions in Ukraine.
Source: BBC’s World News America
Speaking on the BBC’s World News America, Carnegie’s Andrew Weiss discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Commenting on the fluidity of the power struggle, Weiss said that neither the opposition leaders nor President Yanukovych know how how hard they can push back, as seen by the standoff in the steets of Kiev between protesters and police. Weiss also commented on the impact of international condemnation, the possibility for U.S. sanctions, and the next steps for Yanukovych and the opposition.
This interview was originally broadcast on the BBC’s World News America.
About the Author
James Family Chair, Vice President for Studies
Andrew S. Weiss is the James Family Chair and vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees research on Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. His graphic novel biography of Vladimir Putin, Accidental Czar: the Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin, was published by First Second/Macmillan in 2022.
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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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