Russian roulette

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Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin is using one of Mikhail Gorbachev's techniques in dealing with his conservative opposition, claiming that Western aid is critical in Russia's move toward a free-market economy. Western support for his reform efforts is one of Yeltsin's strengths.

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As Yeltsin revives, so does his nation: Chretien will see changes on his visit this week

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Chretien will find that Yeltsin has regained control of Russia and that the Russian economy is starting to expand when he travels to Russia in Oct 1997. Increasing Canadian trade with Russia will be an important focus of the visit.

Canada, Economic development, International relations, Russian foreign relations, Canadian foreign relations, Chretien, Jean

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Drawing blood: Yeltsin yields to opponents of reform

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Yeltsin was forced to appoint Victor Chernomyrdin as prime minister to replace Yegor Gaidar in a compromise with the Congress of People's Deputies. The compromise was effected in an effort to instill economic stability in Russia.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Chernomyrdin, Viktor

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