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CIS in 2017: Achievements, Challenges, Prospects

... significant part of the post-Soviet space around Moscow. To this end, the CIS format is essential for maturing relations with the states that are not part of narrower integration structures like the EEU in the first place. It is quite symbolic that Ukraine, regardless of the extreme deterioration of its relations with Russia, does not refuse to be a member of the CIS and its free trade area. This allows the CIS and the EEU member states to maintain the volumes of mutual trade at previous levels. The CIS format and trade preferences within the multilateral free trade zone serve, among other things, as the intermediate ...

25.04.2017

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Ukraine crisis. The Reaction of Neighboring Countries

... Social Democratic MPs criticised what they considered to be the harsh attitude towards Russia by Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek and Human Rights Minister Jiří Dienstbier. Former Czech President Václav Klaus supported Russia’s position more decisively, calling Ukraine an artificial entity and the West’s actions irresponsible. Czech Communists expressed a similar view. Besides its EU and NATO membership, official Budapest’s position has been defined by at least three more important considerations: ...

11.03.2014

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Poll conducted

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%)