Crossroads of Europe

The war in Ukraine and the destabilization of the former Soviet republics

Demonstrators wave Ukrainian and Georgian national flags outside the Georgian Parliament, in Tbilisi, in support of Ukraine against the Russian-led attack.

(Photo dated March 3, 2022) © Shakh Aivazov/AP

By: Frederique Lebel

1 min

At a time of war in Ukraine, what should be understood of Vladimir Putin's strategy in the former Soviet republics?

From Georgia to Moldova via Armenia and Crimea, conflicts have multiplied, leading to destabilization at several speeds.

Should we fear an extension of the conflict to neighboring countries? 

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War, destabilization, frozen conflict everything is good to keep these territories in its orbit... but how far can we force the course of History when several of these republics want a rapprochement with Europe?

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• Ukraine

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