Russian military in Eastern Partnership countries
At a Glance
25-05-2016
A strong military presence helps Russia to maintain control over the ex-Soviet republics of eastern Europe, which it sees as its legitimate sphere of influence. Some troops are stationed in agreement with the country concerned, whereas others operate in pro-Russian separatist territories in defiance of the internationally recognised authorities. The main recent changes are the military build-up in the occupied territory of Crimea and an alleged Russian presence in the Donbass.
At a Glance
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- Armenia
- asymmetric warfare
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- defence
- Eastern Partnership
- economic geography
- Europe
- European construction
- EUROPEAN UNION
- GEOGRAPHY
- Georgia
- international dispute
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- international security
- military base
- military occupation
- military personnel
- Moldova
- political geography
- Russia
- stationing of forces
- Ukraine