Kondakov, S.A. The “pipeline diplomacy” of Russia.

Abstract: This article includes results of the analysis of the key strategic goals and directions of the “pipeline policy” of the Russian Federation, its priorities, which in turn infl uence the process of formation of the foreign policy of the state. Benefi cial geographical and geopolitical position of Russia allows it to implement export of sources of energy in any necessary quantity, as well as to gain considerable dividends from the transit functions. In order to achieve greater results, Russia attempts to implement the projects on transportation on the sources of energy in bordering states of Europe and Asia, and to form a non-discriminatory regime of transit of sources of energy.

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