Russia's Position on the Baltic States: Why We Need Each Other

... the Baltic states. In the long-term, this can become too costly and too irrational. Today, instead of becoming the bridge between Russia and the EU, the Baltic countries have become a stumbling block, which only makes Russia’s relationship with the West more problematic. Especially after the crisis in 2008 and 2014, when the Baltic states became more active in shaping EU policy, their influence posed a threat to Russia’s interests. Therefore, alternative strategies must be developed. So where we can start? Russia’s behavior in Ukraine has brought more distrust and increased ...