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The Baltics Is Not the Balkans, But Apprehension Is Growing

The situation in the Baltic region, where Russia directly confronts Western countries, remains alarming The situation in the Baltic region, where Russia directly confronts Western countries, remains alarming, although current events there do not arouse the same interest as did Swedish and Finnish ...

01.10.2025

Is Ukrainian Crisis the Last for Russia?

... plans to deploy troops in Estonia. If this happens, Russia will face a dangerous situation where the waters of the Gulf of Finland will be controlled by NATO and a close partner of NATO. Kaliningrad supply routes could be cut off. Generating tension for Russia on the Baltic Sea in order to counter its success on the Black Sea is a new aspect of United States policy towards this country. The Baltic region may well become the next hot spot. And that crisis will be far more serious than even the current Ukrainian one. Prepared for publication by RIAC Program Assistant Maria Smekalova and RIAC Portal Coordinator Daria Khaspekova.

26.09.2014

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  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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