1. Russia’s imperial ambitions: The Kremlin often refers to restoring its “sphere of influence,” which includes former Eastern Bloc countries. After Ukraine, Russia could put pressure on nations like Moldova, Georgia, or even the Baltic states.
1. Russia’s imperial ambitions: The Kremlin often refers to restoring its “sphere of influence,” which includes former Eastern Bloc countries. After Ukraine, Russia could put pressure on nations like Moldova, Georgia, or even the Baltic states.