The Russians are coming.

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And the Russians are undoubtedly very happy to hear that a high level of U.S. officials will be coming to Russia to discuss that possibility.

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In Russia's case, however, these measures (see article) are poorly suited to remedy the economy's ills and, coming after nearly a decade of extreme hardship, are bound to deepen most Russians' cynicism about their political masters.

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