Join the Wilson Center for a conversation with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) about the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, how the Senate is looking to shape the U.S. response and what they saw and heard during their recent congressional visit to Ukraine. 

As the crisis between Russia and Ukraine enters a more dangerous phase, the stability of Eastern Europe may again be in danger. As a member of NATO with deep interests in the fate of Europe and significant concerns about Russia’s intentions, these developments have profound consequences for the interests of the United States.

Wilson Center CEO and President Amb. Mark Green will lead a discussion with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) about the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, how the Senate is looking to shape the U.S. response, and what they saw and heard during their recent congressional visit to Ukraine. They will also discuss the possibility for the imposition of new and tougher sanctions on Russia that could target Putin personally while having a major impact on Russia’s economy as well as the profound uncertainties facing American policymakers, such as:

• How effective should we expect the threat of sanctions to be in dissuading Russia from attacking Ukraine?
• Will our European allies – who have greater trade and economic ties with Russia than the United States – agree to implement such a harsh sanctions program?
• How can the United States buttress deterrence in Eastern Europe, and what are the implications for U.S. priorities in other parts of the world? 

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Speakers

Ambassador Mark Green President, Director and CEO, Wilson Center

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, United States Senator from New Hampshire

Senator Roger Wicker, United States Senator from Mississippi