Russian foreign policy-makers seem convinced that playing both sides against the middle with other nations is a clever way to advance Moscow's interests. It may take many more foreign policy setbacks before they are persuaded otherwise.

Keywords:
Russia, Vladimir, Putin, Iraq, West Qurna, United States, Iran, Gore-Chernomyrdin, Kyoto, Siberia
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