Philippe Leroux-Martin on Russia's Intentions in Macedonia and Kosovo

September 27, 2018 00:08:27
Philippe Leroux-Martin on Russia's Intentions in Macedonia and Kosovo
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Philippe Leroux-Martin on Russia's Intentions in Macedonia and Kosovo

Sep 27 2018 | 00:08:27

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Show Notes

Philippe Leroux-Martin explains Russia’s intentions for interfering in both Macedonia and Kosovo to thwart possible NATO expansion and EU membership, and Western efforts to counter the Russian moves.  Macedonians head to the polls on September 30 to vote in a referendum to change the country’s name to North Macedonia to resolve a long-running disagreement with Greece, which could ease the way to joining the Western blocs. Meanwhile, Serbia and Kosovo are discussing a land swap that could result in redrawing borders that citizens fear will result in violence in an already volatile region.

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