title: The Crimean Issue: Official French Policy under Criticism from Domestic Elites
abstract: De jure recognition of Crimea as a part of Russia’s territory is not on the agenda of political discussions in France. Or, a noticeable part of French society, including its elite groups, does not share the vision of Ukrainian and Crimean events built on anti-Russian postulates. The Euro-Atlantic policy, greatly endorsed by the official leadership of the country and its dominant elites, invites skepticism and criticism not only within business environment, but also from French political, diploma
journal: Perspectives and prospects E-journal