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Russia waltzes forth

Article Abstract:

Russia is stepping lightly with its fellow Commonwealth of Independent States, partly out of fear of antagonizing Ukraine, the other most powerful member. Negotiations on contentious issues with Ukraine have produced the basis for agreement, freeing Russia to perhaps start exerting more of its influence.

Ukraine, Russian foreign relations, Ukrainian foreign relations

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Lurching ahead

Article Abstract:

Under Pres Vladimir Putin, Russia is making slow but important progress in several areas of reform. In foreign policy, Russia is moving closer to the US, while economic reforms have included land reform and tax reform. However, major challenges include reforming the military and bureaucracy.

Economic policy, Putin, Vladimir

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The wounded bear

Article Abstract:

Russia's status as a world power has been substantially reduced, as evidenced by the recent NATO enlargement, which Russia opposed. Adding to its lack of influence abroad is its increasing decentralization at home, as domestic power drifts away from the federal government.

Decentralization in government, Government decentralization, Balance of power

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