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Wednesday 22 October 2014

Oil slump leaves Russia even weaker than decaying Soviet Union

Russia had the chance at the end of the Cold War to build a modern, diversified economy, with the enthusiastic help of the West. That chance has been squandered

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A woman in Belgrade walks past posters showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and featuring the words "Welcome, President" Photo: AFP
 
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