Members of Moscow-led military and economic alliances move to diversify ties, turning to China and the West
. Moscow’s sway in much of the former Soviet Union—areas that Russians refer to as “near-abroad”—seemed to be at its peak.
The invasion of Ukraine, launched the following month, bared the stark limits of Russian power in what Moscow considered its own backyard. Spooked by, its neighbors and allies now are busy diversifying their relationships, hedging against Moscow by deepening ties with China and the West.This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law.
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