These countries became loosely aligned in a ..... of Independent States, with each existing as a separate independent country.

COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

These countries became loosely aligned in a “ ____ of Independent States, “ with each existing as a separate independent country.

A	Commonwealth
B	Country
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) had its origins on December 8, 1991, when the elected leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (Belorussia) signed an agreement forming a new association to replace the crumbling Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.).

Detailed explanation-2: -The CIS is an association that coordinates the facilitation of free movement of goods, services, labor force, and capital between member states. It also promotes cooperation on security matters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is an intergovernmental organisation created in 1991 amongst the former countries of the Soviet Union.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bush recognized all 12 independent republics and established diplomatic relations with Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. In February 1992, Baker visited the remaining republics and diplomatic relations were established with Uzbekistan, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.

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WORLD HISTORY

INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939

COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION