In this paper, the author presents the results of her research into security threats to the European Union member states issued by the Russian Federation. The main purpose of the paper is to show the dangers resulting from Russia’s imperialist ambitions, its expansive foreign policy, and its influence on the European countries. Moreover, the author also discusses the possibilities of preventing these threats. The paper analyses the relations between Russia and the European Union, and discusses the possibilities that the Common Security and Defense Policy provides for the European countries.
The author discusses the evolution of European and American contacts with Russia after the annexation of Crimea and destabilization of Ukraine. The paper presents the problems of international sanctions, which constitute the most important instrument for influencing the counties that violate international law and threaten international security. The credibility and practicality of sanctions is discussed, based on restrictions imposed on Russia. The author outlines the probable impact of sanctions on the security of Poland.
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