In the modern world, states are composed of hundreds of international organizations that contribute to the establishment of cultural interaction, economic relations and trade. Russia, being one of the largest states, is a member of many organizations.
Regional organizations
Important for Russia is membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). On the territory of the CIS countries outside the Russian Federation live 20 million Russian and Russian-speaking people. This organization, which was created in 1991 after the collapse of the USSR, included most of the former Soviet republics, with the exception of the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). In 2014, the CIS includes, in addition to the Russian Federation, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Ukraine de facto enters the CIS, but did not sign the Charter. Turkmenistan did not sign the Charter, while declaring itself to be an “associate member” of the organization. After the conflict with Russia, Georgia withdrew from the CIS in 2009. Russia has the function of protecting the external borders of the CIS in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Another geopolitically important organization for Russia is the EurAsEC Customs Union, which includes Belarus and Kazakhstan along with it. The organization is a form of trade and economic integration, providing for a single customs territory. No economic restrictions or customs duties apply within this territory.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) includes Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The territory of the countries included in this regional organization occupies 60% of the territory of Eurasia. The main declared tasks of the SCO are the strengthening of security and stability, economic cooperation, energy partnerships, cultural and scientific cooperation, the fight against terrorism, extremism and separatism.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a military-political union that has existed in its modern form since 2002. The CSTO includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Armenia. The stated objective of the organization is to protect jointly the territorial and economic space of the member countries from military aggression, terrorists and natural disasters.
Other organizations
After the USSR collapsed in 1991, Russia was legally recognized as the successor state of the USSR. Therefore, she took the place of the former Soviet Union in the UN Security Council and several other organizations.
The United Nations (UN) is considered perhaps the main among those that arose after the Second World War. It was created in 1945 with the goal of maintaining peace in various regions of the planet. It has considerable financial capabilities, a management apparatus, and even the armed forces. Russia was one of the countries that participated in the creation of the UN. And as a victorious power in World War II, it became one of the highest executive body of the organization - the UN Security Council, where it is to this day. In this regard, Russia has the right to veto, i.e. the right to prohibit any decision made by the UN.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is one of those where Russia participates. The goal of the OSCE is to maintain security and peace in Europe.
In addition to the above, the Russian Federation is included in organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Council of Europe, the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC), the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC), the United Nations on Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), World Bank Group, World Postal Union, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Aviation Federation tion (FAI), the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), etc.
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