Is it Economic Statecraft?

CIS

Sphere of Influence

Most of Russia's ODA has been to its former satellite states. This shows its priorities.

History

Int'l Rep.

Learn from the Past

Past attempts to use ODA as a tool for ES were unsuccessful.

Not really a Pariah

ODA to the UN and WB, status as an OECD accession country show that Russia is concerned with reputation.