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           Putin's Policy Expanding Russia's Influence But at a Cost

   by Daniel Schearf

   Attempts to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine appear to have
   failed as President Vladimir Putin expanded the need to negotiate with
   Moscow after it began airstrikes in Syria. While Putin has forced
   Western attention, political analysts say the cost to Russia's
   security, relations and economy is significant and means tougher times
   ahead. VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Moscow.
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