Geopolitical Rivalry Intensifies Domestic Struggles in Former Soviet States
- Geopolitical rivalry in former Soviet states is causing divisions among the people.
- Fighting in Ukraine is amplifying domestic struggles in countries like Georgia and Moldova.
- The population in these countries is split on whether to align with the East or West.
Tensions are rising in some former Soviet Union countries because of the Ukraine war. Some countries want to be closer to Russia, while others prefer Europe. These tensions existed before the war due to struggles over power and money. Geopolitics, with Russia and the West pushing countries to take sides, have made these tensions worse. The Ukraine war has intensified the competition between Russia and the West in the former Soviet Union. Moscow is worried about losing influence and has warned countries like Georgia and Moldova to remember what happened in Ukraine. Russia hopes its recent battlefield successes in eastern Ukraine will help restore its power and influence in former Soviet states. The situation in the former Soviet Union is complex. Countries are being pressured to align with either Russia or Europe. The Ukraine war has made these tensions worse. Russia is trying to regain its influence by pointing to the turmoil in Ukraine as a warning to other countries.