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Germany Is Crux of Russia Talks

Merkel could be valuable go-between

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 25, 2008 10:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – A fretful Eastern Europe is hoping Germany can play a key diplomatic role in its stare-down with Russia, the New York Times reports. Until recently, relations between Moscow and Berlin were too cozy for the Caucasus’ tastes, but East German-born Angela Merkel has distanced herself... Read full story »

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