Russia waltzes forth
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The wounded bear
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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.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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