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Introduction: Near or Temporary Abroad? Russia's Foreign Policy Arsenal Retaining a Union: Belarus and Kaliningrad Regaining a Commonwealth: Ukraine and Moldova Blocking Western Encroachment: The Baltic States Neutralizing the Core: Central Europe Exploiting Crisis: Adriatic Balkans Exporting Influence: Black Sea Balkans Conclusions: Looking Ahead
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