ANALYSIS OF THE INSTRUMENTS OF RUSSIA'S ECONOMIC INFLUENCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
The article presents the main economic instruments that Russia uses to expand its influence in the Mediterranean countries. Much has been made of Russia’s use of all elements of government, including diplomatic, ideological, military and economic tools, to advance its interests in this region, a vital transportation and transit corridor. However, a closer look at its economic toolkit in this region shows that fears about Russia’s economic capabilities are probably exaggerated.