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Time To Sign A Border Treaty With Russia?

February 2007 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: The Latvian authorities are close to finally signing a border treaty with Russia. Progress on the longstanding border issue should improve relations with Latvia's eastern neighbour and help to ease Schengen area

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