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Russia's Budget Problems, Part 2: Campaign Promises Versus Grand Military Plans

Aug 24, 2012 | 10:00 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) in the Kremlin on June. 28

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The Kremlin's promises to increase social spending are at odds with its plans for a massive military overhaul....

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