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Geopolitics

Russia Flexes Soft Power In Moldova

Gagauzia, a small region in neighboring Moldova, has taken a turn toward economic union with Russia, and away from the EU. Will the whole country follow?

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Economy Food / Travel

The True Cost Of Russia’s Food Patriotism

The Kremlin is spinning domestic protectionism and anti-West food sanctions as a way to help Russia’s farmer. But it’s really just a recipe of pure politics – and bad economics.

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Migrant Lives Society

The High Stakes Of Putin’s New Passport Policy

Crossing borders in and out of post-Soviet Russia is about to get more complicated, especially for Ukrainians.

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Economy Geopolitics

Why China Is Investing Big Time In Belarus

Beijing is making infrastructure investments in and around Minsk that no one else is prepared to make. It may be a gateway to business in both Europe, and Russia.

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Geopolitics

Will Russia Make Its Own Pivot Toward Asia?

MOSCOW – Recently, Russian leaders have been meeting more and more frequently with their Asian counterparts – Vladimir Putin visited Vietnam and South Korea last week, and in the past two weeks there have been official meetings with India, China and Japan. Many are starting to talk about a strategic shift in Moscow. What is […]

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Geopolitics

EU Or Russia? Ukraine’s Future Can Lead One Way, Or The Other

The first question in European capitals remains: freedom for Yulia Tymoshenko

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