Crimea’s annexation is a reality, and the U.S. has neither the desire nor the means to change this. It may be wise for all parties to return to the negotiating table, since taking a step toward increasing sanctions will only make matters worse for all parties involved.
Does the U.S. view its interests and credibility in Eastern Europe and Ukraine as preferable to those in the Middle East and Egypt, even though its support for Ukraine may ignite a new Cold War?