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Ukraine deadlock douses hopes of sanctions relief for Russia

Country being pushed towards a second year of recession

Published Tue, Feb 9, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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WHEN it comes to sanctions relief for Russia, the last step might be the most difficult.

After the US and Europe dangled the prospect of an easing of sanctions for the first time last month, the political deadlock in Ukraine and renewed tensions over Syria are dousing expectations of a breakthrough.

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