Russians alert to further snubs

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Series Details 5.5.05
Publication Date 05/05/2005
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US President George W. Bush is due to visit Russia on 8 May 2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Europe and to honour the deaths of 20m Russians in the Second World War. Author argues that President Bush will have to be diplomatic in expressing any concerns about Russia's commitment to democracy during his visit, to avoid upsetting his hosts and many ordinary Russians.

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