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Reaction to the U.S.-Russia Summit

The agreements reached between U.S. President Obama and Russian President Medvedev at the U.S.-Russia summit showcased a great deal of positive rhetoric, but they are unlikely to lead to a substantial improvement in overall relations.

by Maria Lipman

published by

Reuters

on July 6, 2009

Source: Reuters

Reaction to the U.S.-Russia SummitThe following are analysts' comments on agreements reached on Monday between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Masha Lipman, Political Analyst, Carnegie Moscow Center

"On Afghanistan, it's undoubtedly substantial progress for Russia to allow the United States to over-fly its territories and to send munitions, it is certainly progress and clearly an act of goodwill, although obviously Russia will benefit if the U.S. operations succeed. ...

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