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Obama's first visit to Russia

Analysis: Obama appeals to skeptical Russians

After reaching out to the Islamic world in speeches in Turkey and Egypt, President Barack Obama sought once more to speak directly to the hearts and minds of another audience: the Russian public. Full story

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Analysis: Obama appeals to skeptical Russians

2009-07-08 03:38:01 GMT SINA.com MOSCOW – After reaching out to the Islamic world in speeches in Turkey and Egypt, President Barack Obama sought once more to speak directly to the hearts and minds of another audience that has been hostile to the United States: the Russian public.

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