On Tuesday April 27, the parliaments of...

In fact, this "Slavic triangle" has never been isosceles. Until recently, Russian-Ukrainian relations were essentially frozen. The tension was only punctuated with periods of downright hostility. Moscow"s alliance with Belarus seemed stable in comparison; the two countries even established the Union State with its own joint governing bodies.

Ukraine and Belarus have unexpectedly reversed roles. Russia"s relations with Ukraine are improving with each passing day, while its Union State partner - who should be more than a mere ally - is making unfriendly statements about Moscow with ever greater frequency. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told Reuters in February that Russia is displaying the same imperial ambitions in its foreign policy as the United States. That is a breathtaking accusation.

Condemning Russia"s "imperial ambitions" was a favorite pastime of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko. Unsurprisingly, Russian-Ukrainian relations were strained

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