Central & Eastern Europe

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Russia-CEE Relations in 2021: Vaccine Diplomacy and Selective Engagement

Russia-CEE Relations in 2021: Vaccine Diplomacy and Selective Engagement

Despite its historical dominance in Eastern Europe and geopolitical proximity to the EU, Russia remains a low-key trading partner for Europe, except when it comes to energy. Relations between Moscow and most EU member countries are best characterized as pragmatic, with both sides looking for mutual benefits and avoiding major