Putin's shrinking sphere of influence

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1. Moldova

President Maia Sandu has warned that Russia is planning a coup d'etat. Russia has used control of natural gas supplies and alleged political influence to try to destabilise the country.

2. Georgia

Protestors have secured recall of controversial "foreign agents" legislation under the slogan "No to the Russian law!" Fears have grown of renewed Russian aggression or greater influence from Moscow on the ruling Georgian Dream party.

3. Armenia

Russian peacekeepers have been sidelined and tensions are high as Azerbaijan has blocked the remaining land corridor into Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia remains heavily reliant on Russia for security, energy and trade.

4. Kazakhstan

Astana has not recognised Russia annexations in Ukraine and observes the western sanctions regime. But it maintains close diplomatic relations with Moscow and has increased trade and signed new gas deals.

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1. Moldova

President Maia Sandu has warned that Russia is planning a coup d'etat. Russia has used control of natural gas supplies and alleged political influence to try to destabilise the country.

2. Georgia

Protestors have secured recall of controversial "foreign agents" legislation under the slogan "No to the Russian law!" Fears have grown of renewed Russian aggression or greater influence from Moscow on the ruling Georgian Dream party.

3. Armenia

Russian peacekeepers have been sidelined and tensions are high as Azerbaijan has blocked the remaining land corridor into Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia remains heavily reliant on Russia for security, energy and trade.

4. Kazakhstan

Astana has not recognised Russia annexations in Ukraine and observes the western sanctions regime. But it maintains close diplomatic relations with Moscow and has increased trade and signed new gas deals.