Eurasian Economic Union-Mongolia interim trade deal set to take effect

Russia's framing of the trade deal as 'economic expansion' conceals its true intentions and benefits from downplaying Mongolia's role.

The silence on Mongolia's economic status is consistent with Russia's efforts to shift attention away from its own regional influence. This framing machinery incentivizes Russia to prioritize its own interests over those of its partners, perpetuating a power imbalance in the region.

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