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October 1, 2012

Beware of Russia's Hidden Hand

Janusz Bugajski, Christian Science Monitor

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A top priority of Russian President Vladimir Putin is the reintegration of former Soviet republics – based on tighter economic links and culminating in a political and security pact centered around Russia. Meddling in Eastern European elections is one way to fulfill Putin's regional ambition.

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