title: The HR Mogherini's role in EU approach towards Russian annexation of Crimea
abstract: Theoretical framework: new intergovernmentalism. European integration theories. New intergovernmentalism. The institutional structure of the EU and the governance of the CFSP. The institutional structure of the EU as a compound democracy. Governance of the CFSP. The role of the European council. The role of the European commission. Federica Mogherini as a “pro-Russian” choice for Europe? Mogherini’s political beginnings. Mogherini as the Italian foreign minister. Mogherini’s appointment to the p