First, let’s take a step back and look at the broader context of EU-Russia relations. For years, the European Union has had a complex relationship with Russia.

First, let’s take a step back and look at the broader context of EU-Russia relations. For years, the European Union has had a complex relationship with Russia.

In recent years, Russia’s aggressive foreign policies, including its military interventions in neighboring countries like Ukraine and Georgia, have led to a significant shift in the EU’s stance. The EU has placed sanctions on Russia and has consistently supported countries in Eastern Europe that are at risk of falling under Russia’s influence.