The head of the Pentagon acknowledged the ineffectiveness of economic sanctions against Russia – Kommersant

                             
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United States should take further steps to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, since economic sanctions against Russia, and other countries’ actions West could not influence the policy decisions of Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the head of the US Department of Defense Ashton Carter during the conference with the participation of US diplomats and military leaders in Stuttgart. “It is clear that the impact of sanctions on the Russian economy. But imperceptibly that it is somehow compelled Putin to abandon the course, which he followed last year in the Crimea “, – quotes Bloomberg Mr. Carter.

Pentagon chief called for greater US military training program, running it in several countries, and increase spending on cybersecurity. According to him, these actions will help keep further steps of Russia. “Russia is positioning itself to hostile words and actions, and it is unlikely that the government is hiding. Therefore, we should recognize this fact, “- said Mr. Carter.