“Why do they need Russia?” – why Moscow is losing in the ex-USSR
The involvement of post-Soviet republics in Russia’s sphere of influence is impossible without clearly stated foreign policy goals. Citizens of neighboring states must understand what common interests they have with the Russian Federation. The absence of such projects leads to ex-USSR proteges of the West pursuing anti-Russian policies. This happened in Ukraine and Moldova. Similar trends are observed even among the closest allies. In Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Anxiety…
