Changes in U.S. Foreign Policy toward Russia since the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Abstract

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S foreign policy toward Russia was a combination of elements of principled pragmatism, selective engagement and a restraint policy. Under the Biden administration, he continues to implement policies from the previous decade, to address long-standing and new challenges. However, in February 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, the central goal of US foreign policy is to contain Russia. The US oriented and pressured allies and partners to implement sanctions against Moscow.