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Russia says no reason to delay WTO membership bid (Reuters)

 
Reuters - Blocking Russia from joining the World Trade Organization because of the conflict in Georgia would defy common sense and break Western promises, a Russian official said on Thursday in response to U.S. warnings. (link)

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