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• broad/ major/ serious/ significant/ sweeping
• potential/ immediate 
• far-reaching/ long-term
• worldwide/ global/ regional
• political/ geopolitical/ social/ financial/ legal
• have ramifications
• carry ramifications
• reflect ramifications

• political/ safety/ security/ human rights/ fiscal implications
• broad/ wide/ major
• significant/ profound
• raise concerns about the implications
• determine the implications
• assess the  implications

• key/ serious/ central/ complex/ major/ substantive
• ongoing/ divisive/ controversial
• humanitarian/ security/ financial/ environmental/ social/ functional
• resolve the issue
• address the issue
• face the issue
• push the issue
• consider the issue
• tackle the issue

• a historical inflection point
• U-turn
• turnaround
• reach a turning point
• pressure/ crisis point

• high-profile news event
• receive the most coverage
• put the spotlight on
• raise concerns 
• to have significant repercussions
• reflect the recurring tensions 
• present an alternative to
• response to the conflict

• incessant
• massive
• plausible
• implausible
• profound
• vulnerable
• consistent
• enduring
• substantive
• immense
• inexorable
• perilous
• punitive
• assertive
• deplorable
• divergent
• pivotal
• crucial
• implicit
• marginal
• obtainable
• principal
• adverse
• ambiguous
• apparent
• drastic
• infamous
• insidious
• elusive
• disparate
• viable
• (in)tangible
• incompatible
• susceptible
• reminiscent
• ultimate
• conducive
• despondent
• compliant
• imminent
• feasible
• benevolent
• resilience
• robust
• reluctant 
• overlapping 
• distinctive 
• underlying 
• intrusive 
• sufficient 
• looming
• controversial 

Background:
– Please, allow me to give you an insight into…
– I first would like to give an insight into…
– Let us first delve into the history/background of the crisis…
– We must delve back into history to find the reason for…
– take a closer look/ provide insights into

Assessment:
– In my opinion, this is… (+ evaluative language)
– This event indicates…
– The announcement marks a landmark moment
– It indicates a drastic change in the relations/a setback (резкий откат)
– We’d better take a wait-and-see position and see what tangible results it brings
– It is of marginal importance
– It would be premature (преждевременно) to make any assessments at this point
– We should take this move/step with cautious optimism
– It is a push through
– reorientation of the country’s international posture and partnerships
– a crucial element of projecting power and influence
– Its is a U-turn (= a complete change)— кардинальные перемены, на 180 градусов
– The move is another step in the ongoing bifurcation of the region into competing blocs
– The visit highlights the country’s growing ties with
– It reflects an accelerated trend
– more symbolic than substantive
– underscores the two countries’ efforts to diversify their diplomatic portfolios
– That’s a reflection of a broader trend
– That stands in stark contrast to 
– maximize the benefits of dealing with both sides
– It is a vile atrocity
– It is an unprecedented act of violence
– caught unprepared to
– do not elicit much optimism
– seek to use geographical presence in the region as leverage to

Implications:
– Now let’s see what lies/is in store for smth. (что ждет)
–  Some of the consequences are already in place
– This decision is a double-edged sword, it may bring both positive and negative results (сначала позитивные стороны), but there’s a flip side to it
– We may expect that…
– In all probability… will…
–… may bring tangible (always positive) results in the short/long run
– It will lead to further aggravation of…
– It may be detrimental (вредно, негативно) to … 
– It might engender an atmosphere of mistrust
– It may demolish the very basis of cooperation
– It might lead to the severance (разрыв) diplomatic relations
– It will be an alliance management problem
– is likely to lead to increased violence and insecurity 
– is unlikely to solve the country’s economic problems
– In the short term / In the long term
– the impact of … could be destabilizing 
– plunge the country into even greater chaos
– carry important diplomatic implications
– could damage …….’s international standing
– could complicate continued engagement
 – would exact a reputational cost for
– the potential for volatile and unpredictable effects on international affairs
– are likely to face retaliation from