The European Vector of Russia’s Foreign Policy: On the Anniversary of Russia’s Accession to the Council of Europe
... conventions developed by the Council of Europe can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The Council of Europe’s activities are divided into three parts. The first entails providing technical assistance to member states in assimilating the values of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The second consists in monitoring compliance with their commitments under the Charter and the commitments stipulated in previously adopted multilateral conventions and documents. Only the third part pertains to interpreting new problems ...