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Historically, Russia has done everything it can to keep countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union in its so-called “sphere of influence” as far from the West’s orbit as possible. However, in recent years, some of these countries, especially Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine, have aligned themselves closer to Europe, a trend Russia considers to be an existential threat to itself. But Moscow’s interests and desire to regain control over Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine are in direct conflict with what the citizens of those countries desire—democracy, economic prosperity, and close ties to the West.