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“Obama offers Russia partnership and challenges”
by Reuters - Jeff Mason and Michael Stott   
July 7th, 2009

MOSCOW  - President Barack Obama called on Tuesday for Russia to forge a true partnership with the United States, promoting democracy and the rule of law but avoiding direct criticism of the Kremlin.

Obama was speaking after a first meeting with Russia's most powerful figure, Vladimir Putin, whom he had upset with pre-trip comments accusing the prime minister of keeping one foot in the past. U.S. officials called the talks "very successful."

In a carefully calibrated speech billed by the White House as a major set piece, Obama lavishly praised the achievements of Russian history and culture and said Washington wanted to see a "strong, peaceful and prosperous" partner in Russia.

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