Abstract
With the EU enlargement approaching rapidly, an issue that has been much under discussion is the relationship between the union and Russia following the accession of the former Soviet states. Due to the interdependence that exists between the two parties, a healthy future relationship is of inherent importance for both parties regarding several issues, including security, economic, and safety issues. This paper aims to look into the relationship between the EU and the Russian Federation as well as evaluating the progression of the political cooperation between the two entities in light of the enlargement and hence the extension of the EU border closer to Russia.
