Russia is down but not out

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Democracy is widely distrusted in Russia, where many people link it with market capitalism, which they see as the main cause of the country's severe economic difficulties. Nato has placed strong emphasis on the need to establish democracy as it has sought to address the crisis in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, and this has in turn served to highlight political conflict in Russia. Russian politics remains fluid, with no strong structures to keep the system in place. Russia's economy is weak, but it is important to remember that Russia still has many dangerous weapons.

Russia, Column

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Do not push us into war, warns Yeltsin

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Russian President Boris Yeltsin has warned that a European war could break out if Nato and its allies force Russia into protecting Yugoslavia. Yeltsin and Premier Yevgeny Primakov have so far indicated that they plan to avoid sending weapons to Yugoslavia or becoming militarily involved in the conflict. However, they are under strong domestic pressure to arm the Serbs. The Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, has voted strongly in favour of sending weapons and military advisers.

Political activity, Yeltsin, Boris, Russian foreign relations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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