Izvestiya of Saratov University.
History. International Relations
ISSN 1819-4907 (Print)
ISSN 2542-1913 (Online)

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Romanian vector in theforeign policy of the Republic of Moldova: The political dimension of thefoundations and dynamics of bilateral relations between Chisinau and Bucharest

The article examines the foundations of bilateral relations between Moldova and Romania since the collapse of the USSR. The author analyzes the phenomenon of Moldovan unionism and its influence on the foreign policy of Chisinau in the Romanian direction. Individual stages of Moldovan-Romanian relations are highlighted in the context of regular transformations of the internal political situation in Moldova.

Participation of Moldova in the CIS: The influence of internal factors, evolution and problematic aspects

The article examines the dynamics of Moldova’s participation in the CIS in the context of the internal political struggle in the republic. The author analyzes the process of a country joining the organization and highlights problematic aspects of this process. The influence of international actors on the formation of the foreign policy course of Chisinau between Russia and the EU is considered.

Франко-российское соперничество в Северной Африке в 2010-е годы

Статья посвящена соперничеству Франции и России в Северной Африке в 2010-х гг., когда распространение «арабской весны» в этом регионе исказило существовавший политический ландшафт. Рассматривается политика Франции на североафриканском направлении, а также интересы и задачи России в регионе. Отмечается изменение политико-экономических связей государств Северной Африки с мировыми акторами в условиях увеличения частоты кризисов в мировой энергетической сфере и постепенного ухудшения политической ситуации между ЕС и Россией.

Problems of Russia and Germany cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

The article examines the development of a dialogue between Russia and Germany regarding the recognition of the Sputnik V vaccine, the opinions of German and European politicians on this issue. The author comes to the conclusion that the mutual recognition of vaccines between Russia and Germany as one of the main actors of the European Union could be both the beginning of an improvement in the situation with the spread of the virus, as well as bilateral relations and relations between Russia and the EU as a whole.