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This Senate report presents Canada’s in‑depth study of political, economic, and security developments in Russia and Ukraine following the Soviet Union’s collapse. It examines Russia’s reforms under President Putin, Ukraine’s state‑building challenges, and implications for Canada’s foreign policy, offering recommendations to guide long‑term engagement.