“Compatriots” as a tool of influence: russia intensifies work with diasporas
russia’s ministry of foreign affairs has announced plans to intensify its work with “compatriots” abroad amid the ongoing hybrid confrontation with the West. moscow claims it will engage more actively with diaspora communities by providing legal consultations and working to strengthen their “unity.” However, behind this “concern” lies moscow’s purely pragmatic interest. ▫️ The kremlin…