European Union, Russia and Post-Soviet Space: 12. EU and Russia`s interactions within the Post-Soviet space

Izotov Alexander Viktorovich
Questions:
  • What factors do determine the Russia`s and EU interests towards the Post-soviet space and its countries?
  • What factors are influencing the interactions between the EU and Russia within the Post-Soviet space?
  • Can the European integration and Eurasian economic integration be compared and what are the limits of their comparability?

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