Trade integration dilemma: EU and Russia rivals for Eastern Partnership countries.
The article discusses how countries like Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are making choices between the EU and Russia for trade integration. Some countries have signed agreements with the EU, while others are part of the EAEU. The more a country trades with a partner, the more dependent they become on that partner. Georgia is the least dependent on both Russia and the EU. Moldova and Ukraine have increased ties with the EU, reducing their connections with Russia. Armenia is leaning towards Russia, while Belarus is trading with both Russia, the EU, and other countries. The article aims to understand how these countries navigate trade relationships and overcome integration challenges.