British intelligence noted that after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the influence of the Russian Federation on the countries of the former USSR decreased, although its goal was the opposite.
Source: intelligence review of the British Ministry of Defence of 28 February ” European Truth “.
Literally: “The war in Ukraine caused a significant shift in Russia’s relations with the countries of the former Soviet Union. Russia almost certainly continues to see maintaining its influence in these countries as a priority of its foreign policy, necessary for internal security and economic prosperity. Since February 2022, with variations, Russia’s overall influence on its immediate neighbours has decreased.”
Details: The British Ministry of Defence claims that Russia’s failure to achieve a breakthrough in the war has called into question Russia’s role as a guarantor of security in the region.
“Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty increased the feeling of threat from Russia,” the review notes.
British analysts noted the growing tendency in these countries to reduce dependence on Russia.
While Moscow maintains a significant presence in the region, overt and covert, the Kremlin’s ability to achieve its goals has almost certainly declined significantly in the past two years, they argue.
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