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             Strains in US-Russia Relations Predate Current Crisis

   There are signs of increased strains in U.S. relations with Russia. On
   Monday, the U.S. accused three Russian citizens in the United States of
   having ties to a Russian spy ring, a charge Russia denies. The charges
   follow stepped up U.S. criticism of Russia for what Western powers say
   is Moscow's continued support of separatists in Ukraine. Analysts say
   relations between the two countries had begun to fray even before these
   two incidents. VOA's Pam Dockins has the story.
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