Energy Quote by Susan Rice
“The Russians are clearly already engaged in a proxy war against the government of Ukraine. And that is something that we and the rest of the world have actively condemned and sanctioned Russia already heavily for, particularly the United States, as we have imposed now meaningful, tough sanctions in critical sectors, including the defense sector, the financial sector, and the energy sector.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Press Conference, 2023
Russia’s proxy war against Ukraine has prompted extensive sanctions from the U.S. and allies targeting defense, finance, and energy sectors.
In simple terms: Sanctions aim to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Support coordinated economic pressure.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- diplomatic negotiations
- corporate compliance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective are sanctions in ending conflicts?
- What unintended consequences arise?
Sanctions may harm global markets.