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Bulgarian Socialist Party supporters in Sofia on May 1 DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP/Getty Images

Persistent Political Uncertainty in Bulgaria

The crisis could worsen social discontent and complicate collaboration with the European Union and Russia.

May 9, 2013 | 07:02 GMT
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov ALEXEI NIKOLSKY/AFP/Getty Images

Russia: A Top Government Official Resigns

The deputy prime minister's departure signals intensified power struggles in the Kremlin.

May 8, 2013 | 10:04 GMT
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (R) and Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti in Brussels on April 27, 2012 JOHN THYS/AFP/GettyImages

Regional Implications of Moldova's Political Deadlock

The country's divisions will preclude meaningful integration with any bloc, whether European or Russian.

May 7, 2013 | 07:00 GMT
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