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Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 9:58 PM

Putin suffers Balkan setbacks as Russia struggles to retain influence

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Atlantic Council · Eastern Europe

Russia’s recent setbacks in the Balkans are a reminder of the foreign policy challenges facing the Kremlin as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches a sixth year with no end in sight, writes Michael Getto. The post Putin suffers Balkan setbacks as Russia struggles to retain influence appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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