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Senate Hearing on U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Russian Aggression

Original title: THE EUROPEAN UNION AS A PARTNER AGAINST RUSSIAN AGGRESSION: SANCTIONS, SECURITY, DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE WAY FORWARD

January 1, 2020

foreign policy Russia European Union national security sanctions election interference terrorism

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the legislative framework and policy priorities for U.S.-EU cooperation on sanctions and security measures intended to counter Russian geopolitical influence.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

European Union

The EU is a primary partner in the transatlantic strategy to implement sanctions and security policies discussed by the committee.

U.S. Intelligence Community

The committee relies on their investigations into foreign election interference to inform policy decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on April 4, 2017, to discuss how the United States and the European Union can coordinate strategies to counter Russian influence. The discussion focused on , security in Georgia and Ukraine, and protecting democratic institutions from foreign interference.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on April 4, 2017, in room SD-419 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee discussed the coordination of transatlantic sanctions against Russia.
The committee addressed security-oriented efforts in Georgia and Ukraine.
The hearing covered concerns regarding Russian attempts to influence European elections.
The committee acknowledged the January 6 intelligence report regarding Russian interference in U.S. elections.
The Chairman expressed condolences for victims of a terrorist attack in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The committee noted reports of a chemical gas attack in Syria occurring on the day of the hearing.
The hearing included testimony from David O'Sullivan, Kurt Volker, and Daniel B. Baer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary purpose of this hearing?

To examine how the U.S. and the European Union can work together to counter Russian aggression, specifically regarding sanctions, security, and the protection of democratic institutions.

Did the committee discuss the 2016 U.S. election?

Yes, the Chairman referenced the intelligence community's findings regarding Russian involvement in stealing and sharing information from U.S. political email accounts.

Why It Matters

This hearing established the legislative framework and policy priorities for U.S.-EU cooperation on sanctions and security measures intended to counter Russian geopolitical influence.

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Concurrent Global Events

The hearing occurred on the same day as a reported chemical attack in Syria and shortly after a terrorist attack in St. Petersburg, highlighting the volatile international security environment of April 2017.

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Connected Entities

personKurt Volker“Executive Director, The McCain Institute”Map →

personBenjamin L. Cardin“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”Map →

personBob Corker“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Foreign Relations“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personDavid O'Sullivan“Head of Delegation, European Union Delegation to the United States”Map →

personDaniel B. Baer“Former Ambassador to the OSCE”Map →

Sources

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