EU policy towards Russia: will we fill the strategic vacuum?
EU policy towards Russia: will we fill the strategic vacuum?

Summary/Abstract: Since the end of the Cold War, the European Union (EU) has not been able to offer any solution for its relations with Russia that would encourage Russia to adapt to European rules. This has often led to false assumptions and political puzzles in relations with Russia. For instance, in 2008 after the exchange of official office involving Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev, the majority of EU member states hoped that the latter would be capable and motivated to transform Russia into a modern state governed by Western rules.

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