title: Russia and West: Geopolitical Clash in the Western Balkans
abstract: The influence of the EU on the Western Balkans has weakened, and the region is facing significant economic and social challenges, escalating interethnic tensions, as well as external interference from non-Western actors.This article examines the thesis of Russian "malign" influence in the Western Balkans a region, 3 which Russia considers as part of its broader geopolitical sphere.In this region, Russia undermines the achievements and geopolitical IntroductIonOne of the most controversial issues
journal: Science, Art and Religion.