02066nas a2200265   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002260001400043653001500057653001300072653002400085653001300109653001100122653002300133653003100156653001400187653002000201653001200221653000800233100002200241245009600263300001000359490000700369520142400376       2022                            d  cFall 202210aaggression10aconflict10afull-scale invasion10agenocide10aRussia10aRussian Federation10astate sponsor of terrorism10aTerrorism10aterrorist state10aUkraine10awar1 aOlena Davlikanova00aDeclaration of the Russian State as a State Sponsor of Terrorism: Pros, Cons, and Realities  a47-660 v213 a<p>The full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, ignited discussions about ways to curb Russia’s ambitions in reshaping the post-WWII world order. This article critically examines the ongoing dialogue surrounding the potential designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. We will delve into both the arguments in favor and against this move while also exploring the current political outcomes of this contentious debate. Previously, we conducted a comparative analysis of the criteria for including countries in the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism and the activities of the Russian Federation. This article outlines the potential repercussions of such a designation, including restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, a ban on defense exports and sales, controls over exports of dual-use items, and various financial and other restrictions. Sanctions penalizing countries and individuals for engaging in trade with designated states are of particular significance. The Russian Federation has already been recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism or a terrorist state/ regime in Ukraine and the EU; hence, the main emphasis will be on the United States. This is due to the fact that resolutions from other states are often symbolic gestures with limited consequences, whereas inclusion in the U.S. Department of State’s list can have a profound impact on Russia.</p>