A Rússia e a nova Europa

Having transformed themselves from«Eastern Europe» to «New Europe», did the countries from Eastern and Central Europe see their place in Russian foreign policy changed? And what instruments and strategies has the Kremlin been using in its relations with these countries 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall? Only apparently does Moscow see this region as an integral part of «Old Europe» and the West. The growing assertiveness of its relations with these countries confirms a different view and shows that the Kremlin is feeling threatened by their successful democratic transitions. «New Europe» is finding it has an ative and respected voice within the euro-atlantic area. That makes Russia unhappy.