EU and Russia Flashcards
What economic difficulties did Russia face in the early 1990s?
Severe economic difficulties after planned economy collapse
Why was there a legacy of a discredited political system in Russia post-Cold War?
Communism was seen as a failure
What challenges did Russia face in attempting to democratise after the Cold War?
History of authoritarianism and no democratic tradition
What political extremism emerged in Russia in 1993?
Ultranationalist party performed well in elections
What was a significant consequence of Russia’s radical weakening of its international position?
Collapse of global influence
How did Dmitry Rogozin describe Russia’s sense of national humiliation?
Like a wolf surrounded, provoking a hunter’s instinct
What was a significant issue regarding nuclear proliferation after the Cold War?
De-facto proliferation occurred
What traditional claims does Russia have to importance for the EU?
Nuclear weapons and UNSC veto
What is Russia’s geo-strategic location significance?
Key Eurasian power with direct EU borders
What shared security concerns exist between the EU and Russia?
- Trans-national crime
- Drug trafficking
- Terrorism
How did Russia’s economy need to change to become more prosperous?
Modernise economy and move away from planned economy
What was Russia’s trading relationship with the EU before the Ukraine war
3rd largest trading partner after USA and China
What percentage of EU exports to Russia were manufactured goods in 2019?
About 85%
What was the primary type of good imported from Russia by the EU?
Energy (oil, gas, coal)
2004 enlargement consequences for Russia
Lengthened borders and cut across Russian interests
How did 2004 enlargement affect Russian Diaspora?
Encroached upon Russian Diaspora like Kaliningrad
What is the TACIS Programme?
Technical Assistance to the Commonwealth of Independent States” programme, a foreign and technical assistance programme implemented by the European Commission to help members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (as well as Mongolia), in their transition to democratic market-oriented economies.
What was the purpose of the TACIS Programme initiated in 1991?
Assist transition to democracy with financial aid
What was the financial assistance amount provided under the TACIS programme
€2.7 billion since 1991
What was the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) established in 1994?
Slow institutional relationship between EU and Russia
When did the EU Common Strategy on Russia occur?
1999
What were the 4 common spaces created in May 2003
- Economic spaces
- Security spaces
- Justice spaces
- Cultural spaces
What was the significance of the Russia-Georgia War in August 2008?
first display of Russian military power since cold war
What was Russia’s response to Georgia’s invasion of South Ossetia?
Invaded Georgia and defeated its forces
