[The U.S.] SHOULD use diplomacy and publicity to keep pressure on Russia to improve its human rights record.

• U.S. policymakers should not be afraid of speaking out when Russia violates the rights of its own citizens in areas like abuse of drafted soldiers, inhuman prison conditions, jailing whistle-blowing journalists, etc.

• Russia should not be given a "free ride" on human rights issues when applying for international organizations.

Questions: How can the US not-for-profit get involved here? Are there cases where abuses are so egregious that stronger methods like sanctions should be considered (see economic sanctions.)