Thursday, September 17, 2009

Analysis: Demise of U.S. shield may embolden Russia hawks

KYIV Post "Diplomats here say Moscow hardliners could read the shield backdown as a sign of Washington's weakness. Far from doing the bidding of the United States, they may instead press for further gains to shore up Russian power in the former Soviet bloc. Ukraine, Georgia and other Kremlin foes in the ex-Soviet Union may be the first to feel the consequences."

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