‘Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development.’ Report Presentation
‘Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development.’ Valdai Club Report Presentation On February 19, the Valdai Club presented its new report, titled “Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development.” The military-political conflict between Russia and the West with Ukraine at its centre, plays a significant role in the evolution of Russia’s relations with its neighbours. Its impact is noticeable both in the internal developments of all participants and in the international context, where ties between Russia and the West are transforming while the Russian-Chinese partnership is strengthening, and the world majority is emerging as an independent international phenomenon. All these changes necessitate a new approach to Russian policy toward the former Soviet Union. In 2024–25, the Valdai Discussion Club conducted a series of situational analyses and discussions with leading Russian experts on the post-Soviet space. Based on the collected material and a series of individual studies, the report “Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development” was prepared. How is the conflict over Ukraine affecting Russia’s neighbours? What is the dynamic of Russia’s presence in the former Soviet Union? What are the priorities, opportunities, and limitations of Russia’s policy? What could be Russia’s foreign policy strategy in the current context? Speakers: Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club (author of the report) Fyodor Voitolovsky, Director of the IMEMO RAS, Corresponding Member of the RAS, Doctor of Political Science, Professor Anastasia Likhacheva, Dean of the Faculty of World Economy and International Relations, Higher School of Economics Moderator: Fyodor Lukyanov, Research Director of the Foundation of the Valdai Discussion Club
‘Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development.’ Valdai Club Report Presentation On February 19, the Valdai Club presented its new report, titled “Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development.” The military-political conflict between Russia and the West with Ukraine at its centre, plays a significant role in the evolution of Russia’s relations with its neighbours. Its impact is noticeable both in the internal developments of all participants and in the international context, where ties between Russia and the West are transforming while the Russian-Chinese partnership is strengthening, and the world majority is emerging as an independent international phenomenon. All these changes necessitate a new approach to Russian policy toward the former Soviet Union. In 2024–25, the Valdai Discussion Club conducted a series of situational analyses and discussions with leading Russian experts on the post-Soviet space. Based on the collected material and a series of individual studies, the report “Russia and Its Neighbours: Mutual Responsibility and Co-Development” was prepared. How is the conflict over Ukraine affecting Russia’s neighbours? What is the dynamic of Russia’s presence in the former Soviet Union? What are the priorities, opportunities, and limitations of Russia’s policy? What could be Russia’s foreign policy strategy in the current context? Speakers: Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club (author of the report) Fyodor Voitolovsky, Director of the IMEMO RAS, Corresponding Member of the RAS, Doctor of Political Science, Professor Anastasia Likhacheva, Dean of the Faculty of World Economy and International Relations, Higher School of Economics Moderator: Fyodor Lukyanov, Research Director of the Foundation of the Valdai Discussion Club