become an acute space of exhibition of Russia’s interests, on one side, and of the European Union’s, on the other side. As … the frontiers or with the amputation of these ones; Russia’s conquest of the country, taking into account EU … disagreement with its means. That is why, in a short term, Russia can win. But in a medium and long term... …

Cooperation and trust between Russia and the European Union (EU), two of the most important international actors, have … them to embrace European core values. However, Russia’s counteractions have mitigated the EU’s plans towards its vicinity … - as the case of Ukraine best points out. Apart from the geopolitical competition over the ‘shared’ neighbourhood, the EU-Russia …

For years Ukraine tried to balance between the EU and Russia. The strategy proved to be inefficient due to the fact … instability from the Ukrainian state. At the same time, these events are the effect of an announced Russia’s change of strategy … manner. Additionally, Russia was perceived as a revisionist state that did not follow the international rules anymore. To a …

a result of the huge influx of the refugees to Europe. Special attention is also paid to Russia’s possible influence on …

tensions between the United States and Russia are at their highest point since the end of Cold War. In this context, the … Russia’s great power narrative. Using constructivists’ arguments of the international relations theory, we will examine this … idea and will observe how this social construct helps Russia to strengthen its great power and offers a new interpretation …

This paper aims to highlight specific aspects and consequences of the dual nature of relations between Russia and … oriented toward Russia and DCFTA is reorienting it toward EU and in this context, to show that the Russian economy is not … trade relations between Ukraine and Russia, and that, precisely, the hostile actions of Russia against the DCFTA has …

-escalate tensions with Russia over Ukraine and re-direct its focus on other threats, such as the rise of China. …

All Annex B parties but Russia, Australia and USA, have ratified the Kyoto Protocol so far. It is still an open … question whether Russia will ratify and secure that the Protocol enters into force. This paper therefore analyzes consequences … Protocol. Environmentally, implementation of the Kyoto Protocol without participation from Russia and Ukraine is obviously …

starting point is the uncertainties about future natural gas exports from Russia and LNG-producing countries. Our results …