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Russia is linked to the Cold War through its historical involvement in the era's geopolitical conflicts [1], its ongoing strategic rivalry with the West that mirrors Cold War dynamics [2], and its long-standing military and ideological alliances established during that period [3]. Furthermore, Russia's current foreign policy is often interpreted as an attempt to renegotiate the geopolitical outcomes that concluded the Cold War [4].
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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 5 facts
claimAlgeria, Angola, the Congo, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Mali, and the Central African Republic have maintained strong military and ideological relations with Russia since the Cold War.
claimThe Russian-Ukrainian conflict in Africa is viewed as resembling the Cold War more than World War II because it pits Russia against the United States and its NATO allies.
perspectiveAccording to liberal international relations theory, Vladimir Putin may be attacking Ukraine to renegotiate the end of the Cold War by expanding and reestablishing Russia’s sphere of influence in Eastern Europe.
claimThe post-Cold War era has ended, and business relations between Europe and Russia are unlikely to resume as usual for a significant period.
claimThe annexation of Crimea by Russia was caused by historical and cultural links, as well as disagreements over natural resources dating back to the Cold War.