Russia Has Sought to Re-Establish Itself as a Respected Regional

Russia has sought to re-establish itself as a respected regional leader by

A) actively interfering in the internal politics of its neighbors.
B) establishing regional organizations to strengthen the relations between Russia and other former Soviet republics.
C) increasing trade with its neighboring former Soviet republics.
D) adopting stances at the United Nations that correspond to the interests of its neighbors.
E) joining the European Union.