In a new paper by ECFR, Cyprus and Greece were given the unenviable title of the Russian “Trojan Horses” within the EU. But now, even Greece is signalling quietly that while it will not recognise Kosovo immediately, it will, given a decent interval of time.
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“It must be understood that EU unity cannot expire on the day after the recognition of Kosovo,” said Ivan Krastev of ECFR
ECFR’s report cites fears that Russia is an increasingly dangerous trading and political partner
An analytical article about ECFR’s Russia report in Norway’s leading political daily
Georgia had been performing well with the various technical reforms needed to join NATO – said Nicu Popescu – but the political element of NATO membership, which was already in doubt, has been severely damaged by recent events
An article about ECFR’s EU-Russia report in China’s English-language newspaper, the People’s Daily Online
Hungary’s leading political daily carries a lengthy article on ECFR’s Russia report
Emma Bonino stressed “the IAEA’s importance and credibility” in resolving the row over Iran’s nuclear program. She pointed out that while Iran is a “signatory to the NPT”, several Arab states, which have yet to sign, are pursuing what she termed as “nuclear ambitions.”
Speaking at ECFR’s opening event in Berlin, Mart Laar called on Europe to form a common foreign policy in dealing with Russia
An article in the Russian newspaper “Moscow News” on ECFR’s Berlin launch