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NATO needs Russia’s help as Afghanistan operation becomes priority

Published: 07 October, 2009, 18:54
Edited: 13 October, 2009, 18:02


As Russia-NATO ties continue to mend, it is becoming clear that the Western bloc sets Afghanistan as priority and is ready to sacrifice all other objectives to assure success in this country.

 
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William of Stamford October 07, 2009, 21:05 quote
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“This will be a global headache,” Rogozin said. Hes got that right...

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