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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Russian Military Activity in Europe
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2017 Congressional hearing held by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. The hearing focused on evaluating Russia's military actions in Europe and their compliance with international agreements like the .
The hearing serves as an official record of Congressional oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy and security strategy toward Russia, which influences diplomatic and military resource allocation in Europe.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Congress
Members of the Commission are responsible for oversight and potential legislative action regarding foreign policy.
European Security Partners
These nations are the primary focus of the security concerns discussed regarding Russian military activity.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 17, 2017, in the Senate Visitors Center.
- The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe is mandated to monitor compliance with the Helsinki Final Act.
- The hearing focused on Russia's use of military force beyond its borders.
- Chairman Roger Wicker stated that Russian leadership has violated commitments in the Helsinki Final Act.
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- The hearing included testimony from three expert witnesses: Michael Carpenter, Stephen Rademaker, and Steven Pifer.
- This was the second hearing in a series; the first, held on April 26, 2017, focused on human rights abuses within Russia.
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Focus on External Aggression
The commission explicitly shifted its focus from internal Russian human rights abuses in April 2017 to external military threats in May 2017.
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