Rusia's phantom cuts

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President Vladimir Putin of Russia has announced a 30% reduction of the country's armed forces by end of the year 2003.However, this is not viewed as a significant cut, and normal attrition will probably account of much of the reduction.

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No respite in Chechen war

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The conflict in Chechnya, Russia, continues, despite an announcement by President Vladimir Putin that organized resistance has been crushed. The increasing economic and human cost of the war would seem to dictate a change in policy.

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Putin wields his scalpel

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Details on the planned reorganization of Russia's military forces are presented. President Vladimir Putin is carefully examining the possibility of cuts in defense spending.

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