What was the primary aim of Russia’s foreign policy after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?
a) Economic isolation
b) Expanding global military presence
c) Integration with Western Europe
d) Regaining influence in former Soviet republics
Which region is central to Russia’s foreign policy focus due to its energy resources and geopolitical importance?
a) Middle East
b) Eastern Europe
c) Asia-Pacific
d) Sub-Saharan Africa
In which year did Russia annex Crimea, further escalating tensions with Ukraine and the West?
a) 2010
b) 2012
c) 2014
d) 2016
What is the primary goal of Russia’s “Eurasian Economic Union” (EEU)?
a) Strengthening economic ties with Western Europe
b) Promoting political integration with NATO
c) Economic and political integration of former Soviet states
d) Creating a military alliance with China
Which of the following is a significant strategic partnership for Russia in the Middle East?
a) Turkey
b) Israel
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Iran
What is the purpose of Russia’s military base in Syria?
a) Supporting the fight against terrorism
b) Expanding influence in the Mediterranean region
c) Protecting Russian nationals in the region
d) Engaging in oil extraction
Which military alliance is Russia actively opposed to, seeing it as a threat to its sphere of influence?
a) European Union
b) NATO
c) ASEAN
d) SCO
Russia’s policy in the Arctic is primarily driven by which factor?
a) Environmental protection
b) Energy and resource extraction
c) Military expansion
d) Tourism development
Which country is a primary partner in Russia’s “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) through infrastructure projects?
a) India
b) China
c) Pakistan
d) Belarus
What was the primary objective of the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict in eastern Ukraine?
a) Expansion of Russian territory
b) NATO membership for Ukraine
c) Protection of ethnic Russians in Ukraine
d) Control over Ukrainian energy reserves
Which of the following countries has Russia sought to influence through its involvement in the political and military spheres?
a) Spain
b) Ukraine
c) Japan
d) Brazil
Russia’s “hybrid warfare” strategy primarily involves a mix of which tactics?
a) Diplomacy and trade agreements
b) Economic sanctions and cultural exchange
c) Cyberattacks and military influence
d) Peacekeeping missions and disarmament
Russia’s foreign policy towards Central Asia is largely focused on maintaining which aspect?
a) Military dominance
b) Economic investments
c) Political alliances
d) Cultural diplomacy
In the context of Russian foreign policy, what does the term “near abroad” refer to?
a) Eastern Europe and the Balkans
b) Former Soviet republics
c) NATO countries
d) China and Mongolia
Which of these countries is a part of the “BRICS” grouping, which Russia is a part of?
a) Japan
b) South Africa
c) France
d) United States
Russia’s foreign policy in recent years has been highly influenced by its relationship with which global power?
a) United States
b) China
c) European Union
d) Japan
In 2018, Russia held joint military exercises with which country?
a) India
b) United States
c) China
d) Iran
Which major energy resource is central to Russia’s foreign policy leverage in Europe?
a) Coal
b) Nuclear power
c) Natural gas
d) Hydroelectric power
Russia’s intervention in the 2011 Libyan Civil War was aimed at supporting which side?
a) Rebels
b) UN peacekeepers
c) Gaddafi’s regime
d) NATO forces
What was the purpose of Russia’s involvement in the 2014 Crimea annexation?
a) To gain military advantage over NATO
b) To secure a strategic military and naval base
c) To prevent ethnic conflict
d) To support pro-Russian sentiments in Crimea
Which of these organizations has Russia attempted to use to counterbalance NATO influence in Europe?
a) UN
b) CIS
c) OSCE
d) BRICS
In which year did Russia officially become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
a) 1995
b) 2004
c) 2012
d) 2015
What was the main objective of Russia’s “Operation Z” in 2022?
a) Humanitarian aid to Syria
b) Military intervention in Ukraine
c) Economic sanctions against NATO
d) Diplomatic talks with China
Russia’s foreign policy towards Africa has been focused on which two key factors?
a) Cultural exchange and military assistance
b) Trade and energy agreements
c) Diplomatic recognition and humanitarian aid
d) Military cooperation and resource extraction
What is the primary reason behind Russia’s opposition to NATO expansion?
a) Economic competition
b) Security and strategic concerns
c) Diplomatic influence
d) Military alliance with China
What strategic region is Russia particularly focused on due to its location and natural resources?
a) Arctic
b) South Asia
c) Central America
d) Central Asia
Russia has used its veto power in the UN Security Council primarily to defend its interests in which region?
a) Middle East
b) Eastern Europe
c) Asia-Pacific
d) Sub-Saharan Africa
Which country does Russia view as a key partner in expanding its influence in Eastern Europe?
a) Belarus
b) Ukraine
c) Turkey
d) Poland
What is the primary goal of Russia’s “multivector diplomacy”?
a) Focusing on trade partnerships
b) Strengthening relations with the West
c) Maintaining balanced ties with multiple global powers
d) Expanding military presence worldwide
Which of these countries is part of Russia’s “collective security” strategy in the post-Soviet space?
a) China
b) Belarus
c) Armenia
d) Japan
What is Russia’s stance on the situation in Venezuela, particularly its support for the government?
a) Neutral
b) Supportive of regime change
c) Supportive of the Maduro government
d) Opposes military involvement
