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Russia and the Iraq Crisis (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date April 14, 2003
Report Number RS21462
Report Type Report
Authors Stuart D. Goldman, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Now that the U.S.-led coalition has overthrown Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq, the question of Russia's position on the conflict again focuses on political and economic issues, including Russia's role in the U.N.. President Putin still appears to be trying to balance three competing interests: protecting Russian economic interests in Iraq; restraining U.S. global dominance; and maintaining friendly relations with the United States. This report will be updated periodically.