Maxim Samorukov is deputy editor-in-chief of Carnegie.ru. Before joining Carnegie in 2015, Samorukov worked for the independent news website Slon.ru for five years. He started as a correspondent and then became an editor and international columnist, covering topics including Russian foreign policy, Central Eastern Europe and its relations with Russia, Balkans, and the challenges of transitioning to democracy.
Maxim Samorukov
Deputy editor-in-chief of Carnegie.ru
Content by Maxim Samorukov
Commentary
Double or quits: A Russian approach to North Macedonia and NATO
The Kremlin’s attempt to prevent North Macedonia joining NATO created some difficulties but proved to be rather clumsy and damaging to Russia’s own interests.