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'..there is reason for optimism because Ukraine has made the choice to become a European country..'

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<blockquote>'As for Ukraine, the Russian dissident says, it faces a difficult fight with Russia, but there is reason for optimism because Ukraine has made the choice to become a European country, something Russia has not yet done. And consequently, Ukraine will become one far sooner than Russia: indeed, in the best case, it will show Russia the way.'

- Even if Putin is Tried in the Hague as He Should Be, Russia Will Remain a Threat to Europe, Grigoryants Says, May 16, 2015</blockquote>


<blockquote>'..top U.S. energy firms and companies associated with the Russian government are spending millions of dollars trying to influence the complex sanction rules aimed at individuals and enterprises considered close to Putin.'

- Trent Lott's Firm Made a Fortune Lobbying for the Kremlin, May 15, 2015</blockquote>


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<blockquote>'Rule of law emerges from property rights.'

'..a comprehensive, long-term strategy designed to reinforce Ukrainian statehood and integrate Ukraine into Europe..'

Russia - '..fundamental constitutional reform..' - '..the Long Game..'</blockquote>