... relations between Russia and the European Union, I dare say that, even given the depressing strategies pursued by both sides, the principle of a new bipolarity has not taken root. It is only under extreme duress and with extreme reluctance that the European Union has taken any steps against China. This was laid bare for all to see in the tragicomic story involving the EU report on disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. The handling of the coronavirus is leaving more and more people in Europe with no illusions about the United States and the “shining city upon a hill,” or indeed about the far-reaching ambitions harboured by Brussels. The point of view that the current state of relations ...
The value and significance of multilateralism are becoming increasingly apparent against the backdrop of the fight against the coronavirus epidemic
Europe has quickly turned into the “centre of contamination” of the coronavirus epidemic. The number ... ... according to U.S. officials, was that the assistance offered by other countries, particularly those that are members of the European Union, had failed to materialize. In reality, however, China received help and support from all corners – including ...
... Group of the European Parliament have called upon EU leaders to tackle a suggested COVID-19 disinformation campaign allegedly waged by Russia. How would you comment the... ... reaction had it not been for the moment when it appeared.The current situation of the coronavirus pandemic clearly requires all states and nationsto unite forces. And at... ... groundless – is more than odd.
And don’t you feel any additional pressure from the European Union in view of the words “Russian disinformation”?
And also“disinformation”...
... some examples of cracks in the said unity.
Everyone for Themselves?
Andrey Kortunov:
Coronavirus: A New Bug or Feature of World Politics?
On March 17, 2020, the
EU leadership... ... machinery is painfully slow.
These three examples are only the latest to prove that the European Union does not stand as united as it likes to believe. Czech Prime Minister... ... from the start and have been widening since then.
A History of Discord
Ivan Timofeev:
COVID-19: Toward New Forms of Social Organisation?
A more historic example of discrepancy...