WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 7, 2026, by senior fellow Maria Snegovaya and senior associate (non-resident) Jade McGlynn, both of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program:

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