Russia: January 25, 2001

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Georgia has banned Russian aircraft from its air space in a dispute over unpaid Russian air force bills. The amount outstanding is $170,000. Meanwhile, the president has reorganized Russian space forces, forming one organization responsible for launching civilian and military satellites. In Chechnya, rebel attacks continued, leaving six Russian troops dead and 18 wounded. Russia has been suffering over a hundred casualties a week this year. 

 

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