Posted by Matt in July 11th, 2007
But this new cold war is different. The U.S. proposes missile bases, which have more symbolic than military value. America holds onto the Jackson-Vanik legislation, and delays approval for Russia’s membership in the World Trade Organization. New European leaders are replacing those who sought closer ties with Russia.
Actions against new members of the EU - such as the Russian ban on meat from Poland, trade blockades, possible cyber attacks against Estonia, and the stoppage of Russian oil supplies to a Lithuania - become issues involving Europe and the U.S.
Meanwhile, former members of the Soviet Union, such as Georgia and the Ukraine, are in line for membership in Western clubs.
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