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Representative Jason Crow criticized the Alaska summit as a historic embarrassment for the United States. Crow argued that Vladimir Putin only responds to economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and military defeat rather than ceremonial displays of power. He specifically condemned the use of US military personnel to roll out a red carpet for the Russian leader.
Victoria Nuland described Russia as a "pariah state" that has become increasingly dependent on Iran and North Korea for weapons. She admitted that the Russian government has been "wily" in finding ways to evade international sanctions over the past six months. The U.S. is now targeting "sanctions evaders" and attempting to "staunch" the Russian industrial complex through a massive new package of restrictions.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price stated that Russia has achieved "pariah status" due to diplomatic isolation and export controls. Price claimed that Russia's defense and aerospace sectors are being starved of key Western inputs necessary for high-tech military operations.
