U.S. promises Russia $1.6 billion in aid at Clinton-Yeltsin summit in Vancouver
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Pres Clinton Apr 4, 1993, told Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin on the last day of their two-day meeting in Vancouver, BC, that the US would immediately extend to Russia $1.6 billion in aid. The occasion marked the first summit between the two men, and the first economic summit between the two countries.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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Clinton, Yeltsin meet in Moscow, reach limited agreements
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The summit meeting between Yeltsin and Clinton in Moscow, Russia, on May 10, 1995, yielded no major breakthroughs on issues like Russia's membership in NATO, its invasion of Chechnya and sales of nuclear equipment to Iran. The summit was criticized by Republicans for its lack of accomplishment.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Clinton holds first press conference as president
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Pres Clinton Mar 23, 1993, conducted his first new conference since assuming the office. At the new conference, Clinton reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin, and stated he would consider a proposal to segregate military personnel by sexual preference.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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