How has the Russian government continued to interfere in Eastern Europe (e.g., Crimea, Georgia, Ukraine) and democratic elections around the world (e.g., United States, France)?

How has the Russian government continued to interfere in Eastern Europe (e.g., Crimea, Georgia, Ukraine) and democratic elections around the world (e.g., United States, France)? What are their incentives for doing so and what are their goals?

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