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Putin, Hardliners, and Political Violence

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Putin, Hardliners, and Political Violence

Details: 19 March 2015; Donald N. Jensen

Even though suspects in the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov have been arrested, speculations on who is the mastermind behind the crime continue to swirl. According to Donald Jensen, resident fellow of the Center for Transatlantic Relations, there are clear signs of disintegration among Russia’s elites, as new, more radical armed groups seek their place in the system.

Putin’s Trojan Horse in Europe

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Putin’s Trojan Horse in Europe

Details: 27 February 2015; Donald N. Jensen

Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Hungary and his new energy deal with Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban caused yet another debate in Europe over Russia’s attempts to undermine the Western alliance. Donald Jensen, resident fellow of the Center for Transatlantic Relations, reviews these controversial developments.

Has Russia Divided the West?

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Has Russia Divided the West?

Details: 10 February 2015; Donald N. Jensen

On February 6, German Chancellor Merkel, French President Hollande, and Russian President Putin spent five hours negotiating a Ukraine peace deal in Moscow. At the end, the only thing they agreed on was to continue negotiations. Donald Jensen, resident fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, reviews the West’s latest diplomatic activity.

Russia and France: Closer Ties Fated by Blood?

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Russia and France: Closer Ties Fated by Blood?

Details: 03 February 2015; Tatiana Stanovaya and Ksenia Semenova

The terrorist attack on the Paris headquarters of the satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo and the ensuing social and political reaction to this tragedy in Russia make an in-depth analysis of current bilateral relations between Russia and France particularly timely. In this article, Tatiana Stanovaya and Ksenia Semenova take a closer look at Russia’s new policy of double standards.

The Time Is Out of Joint

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The Time Is Out of Joint

Details: 15 January 2015; Olga Melnikova

The year 2014 proved to be a dramatic one for Russian-Ukrainian relations. In a short timespan, the two neighboring countries virtually ceased to understand one another. Olga Melnikova reflects on the events of the past year and their ramifications for both countries.

The Kremlin Shifts Tactics in Ukraine

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The Kremlin Shifts Tactics in Ukraine

Details: 06 January 2015; Donald N. Jensen

Over the past three months, the Kremlin has appeared to shift its strategy from further military advances to negotiations. The reasons for this maneuvering, though, have not affected the Kremlin’s approach to the crisis, which remains situational and opportunistic.

Moldova: EU Integration at All Costs

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Moldova: EU Integration at All Costs

Details: 15 December 2014; Vladimir Soloviev

On November 30, parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova heralded the victory of pro-European parties. According to Kommersant special correspondent to Chisinau Vladimir Soloviev, this year’s electoral race was blatantly unscrupulous. Overshadowed by general corruption, poverty, and declining public support for European integration, the pro-Russian opposition is quietly gaining momentum.

Putin Gets a Cold Reception at the G20

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Putin Gets a Cold Reception at the G20

Details: 08 December 2014; Donald N. Jensen

The war in Ukraine was not formally on the agenda at the recent G20 meeting in Australia, but in one-on-one meetings, Russian president Vladimir Putin faced sharp criticism from Western leaders over Russia’s military adventures in Ukraine. Nevertheless, according to Donald Jensen, resident fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, despite this setback, Putin is still not ready to give up his challenge to the West.

Republican Congress to Push Harder Russia Line

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Republican Congress to Push Harder Russia Line

Details: 18 November 2014; Donald N. Jensen

On November 4 the Republican Party won control of the U.S. Senate, gaining the majority in both houses of Congress. According to Donald Jensen, resident fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, Republican leaders are now likely to apply greater pressure to president Barack Obama to take a tougher stance on Russia and provide weapons to Ukraine.

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A Cold Peace?

Details: 30 October 2014; Donald N. Jensen

Russia’s relationship with the West seems to have hit its lowest point since the Cold War, with rhetoric becoming tougher and more emotional on both sides. According to Donald N. Jensen, resident fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, in the standoff with Europe, Vladimir Putin is unlikely to blink first.

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