Russia and the Creation of 'Greater Europe'

Russia and Europe appear to be joining forces to counter the United States' increasing global presence through attempts to create a "Greater Europe," consisting of the European Union and Commonwealth of Independent States. Russia has changed the vector of the post-Soviet region's integration process from pro-Moscow to pro-Europe. And having Russia as its most important ally, Europe likely will encourage former Soviet states to unite and join the group in an attempt to create a new world power.