FOREIGN POLICY
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Circumvent
French
éviter
Definition
to find a way around a problem or obstacle
Example
"The Ukrainian leader announced that new roads and artillery positions were being set up along the border between the two, accusing Russia of using apartment blocks in Belarus to launch attacks and circumvent Ukraine’s defences in December."
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Fragmentation
éclatement
the process of breaking into smaller parts or pieces
Realistic
pratique
based on what is actually possible or likely
Embargoes
restrictions
official restrictions on trade or other activities
Underpins
prend en charge
to support or strengthen something
Rejuvenation
réveil
the process of becoming young or vigorous again
Multipolar
divers
having multiple centers of power or influence