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Originally Posted by Seth

The link below is to a Moscow Times article telling of Putin lashing out at the U.S. for talks with the Chechens.

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/storie...09/08/002.html

Any background or analysis on this issue?

Is Putin just posturing here? Old frictions?

A bit of my background and analysis is here: http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...6&postcount=17