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Russia's Putin makes warm overtures to Obama (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The United States will quickly feel a change in attitude from Moscow if President-elect Barack Obama transforms Washington's policies toward Russia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. (link)

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