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The End of the Near Abroad

16 May 2024

Putin’s war on Ukraine marks the end of the near abroad—the idea that Russia enjoys a special status in much of the post-Soviet space. But while Russia’s neighbors are seeking greater independence, they are not necessarily turning West.

Authors

Thomas de Waal

Published in
United States of America