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Back in the saddle: a healthy Yeltsin reasserts his control

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Yeltsin has announced his full return to presidency after a year of heart problems and recovery by firing all but 2 members of his 33-member cabinet. In preparation for his meeting in Helsinki with US Pres Clinton, Yeltsin is making clear his committment to real economic reform.

United States, Political activity, United States foreign relations, Russian foreign relations, Political leadership

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Whispers of war: could Russia be plunged into darkness?

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The tension between Russian Pres Yeltsin and other politicians has caused citizens to prepare for the possibility of civil war. The lack of stable economic or political ideas may prevent needed reforms and cause civil war. The conditions are examined.

Social aspects, Cover Story, Civil war

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The price of power

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Yeltsin is losing his popularity and authority because of his unsuccessful economic reforms and mishandling of Chechnya's independence movement. Yeltsin could face challenges for the presidency from either the left or right.

Evaluation, Presidents, Presidents (Government)

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