Some of the Eastern European nations are already applying to become part of the EEC and NATO. However, this may not bring the peace and prosperity that they expect.
A man picks up a brand from a fire to hold it up for light.
It flares up and burns his hand.
The people of Eastern Europe have risen up looking for freedom, but they will end up in even worse bondage.
These events do not mean the end of Russia. It will continue to be a powerful actor on world stage. The seeds of future struggles are already being sown in conflict with Islamic independence movements on the southern borders of Russia.
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