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Sat 09 Sep 2009Putin gives notice he wants further US concessions
VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russia’s prime minister, yesterday said the Obama administration’s decision to scrap plans for a missile defence shield in Europe was a positive step – but gave notice he expected other US concessions, including backing for a bid by Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
“I expect that after this correct and brave decision, others will follow,” Mr Putin said in a speech in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
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