Publication
14 May 2010
The signing of the agreement to keep the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed at Sevastopol is a major diplomatic success for Russia and could be a prelude to closer political and economic cooperation with Ukraine. Despite the decline in combat capability of the Fleet it remains an important instrument for implementation of Russia’s foreign policy. The currently existing plans for upgrading the Fleet will not however lead to change in the balance of power in the Black Sea region.
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Author | Robert Śmigielski |
Series | PISM Bulletins |
Issue | 73 |
Publisher | Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) |
Copyright | © 2010 Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) |