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On July 26–30, 2021, International University Menéndez Pelayo, Santander, Spain, in partnership with the European Union Delegation in Spain, held a summer course “Quo Vadis Europa?” for young European scientists. On July 26–30, 2021, International University Menéndez Pelayo, Santander, Spain, in partnership with the European Union Delegation in ...
... a meeting with Krzysztof Krajewski, Polish Ambassador to Russia. The issues discussed in the course of the meeting with the Polish diplomat included bilateral Russian-Polish relations, as well as more general issues of Russia's interaction with the European Union and NATO. The discussion also touched upon the prospects for the development of the OSCE in the context of the upcoming Polish chairmanship of this organization in 2022. The Polish Ambassador was informed about RIAC short-term work plans ...
... devaluing of common values has directly resulted in disassembling common spaces , including people-to-people contacts. Today, the never-implemented idea of a visa-free regime is exacerbated by a number of scandals with Russian spies penetrating into the European Union as well as by borders closures on account of the pandemic. It is far more difficult to enter the European Union today than it was five years ago. Yet, free movement of people who carry ideas and values is the key means of communication ...
RIAC and Aspen Institute (Italy), in cooperation with the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), continued the series of international forums RIAC and Aspen Institute (Italy), in cooperation with the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), continued the series of international forums. On July 13, 2021, the second Russia-EU Forum was held. The first Russia-EU Forum took place on July 9, 2020. The second Russia-EU Forum focused on the relations between the EU countries and Russia in...
... welfare programs will see the European workforce become too expensive to be competitive on the global markets. At the same time, its professional and geographic mobility in many EU member states remains relatively low. Andrey Kortunov: Russia and the European Union: Shall We Dispense with Summits? For Russia, such negative tendencies within the EU would accelerate the country’s pivot from the EU to China, South-East Asia and other Asian nations. This pivot could get another impetus once the EU introduces ...
On July 1, 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held an expert meeting on low-carbon development strategies of Russia and Armenia. The event was held under the Chatham House Rule On July 1, 2021, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held an expert meeting on low-carbon development strategies of Russia and Armenia. The event was held under the Chatham House Rule. The discussion focused on the possibilities of energy transition in Russia and Armenia, the impact of the European...
... embark on another stage of international expansion for its technological leaders and, unlike many other EU states, is not inclined to politicize economic cooperation Russia has put forward various assessments of the European Green Deal approved by the European Union in 2019, marking the intensive stage of energy transition. Some experts prefer to stress that developing green energy in the EU is another step in putting an end to energy dependence on Russia and the unstable states of the Middle East ...
Neither Moscow nor Brussels needs another “ceremonial” summit Another mini-scandal broke out in the European Union the other day. Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, perhaps impressed by the recent Geneva summit between the presidents of Russia and the United States, suggested to her EU partners that they think about inviting Vladimir Putin to the ...
... the period of new challenges was held online On June 21, 2021, the 16th meeting of EU-Russia Network (EUREN) on deepening interaction in the period of new challenges was held online. The opening remarks were made by Markus Ederer, Ambassador of the European Union to the Russian Federation, and Andrey Kortunov, RIAC Director General. The meeting was attended by the members of EUREN expert group, researchers from Russia and EU countries. The meeting was moderated by Ivan Timofeev, RIAC Director of ...
... episode can start with a specific event; yet, both a case and an episode can also include a whole number of events. For instance, a case of sanctions against Russia may open with an event, such as the 2014 decision No. 145 adopted by the Council of the European Union on sanctions against persons connected with the situation in Ukraine. Subsequently, additional episodes mount within the case. For instance, Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia have come to include sectoral sanctions related to the ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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