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New testing grounds for the U.S. and Russia.

Hello again, I'm Armin Al-Ne, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

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When Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State, President Obama wanted to reset relations with Russia,

how times have changed. Her successor, John Kerry, says the Cold War was easy compared to where we are today.

After annexing Crimea and fostering separatists in Ukraine, Russia last week flew two dozen aircraft,

including strategic bombers, near the borders of NATO countries.

Vladimir Putin is playing tough, despite a weak hand.

One available option for the U.S. and the West go after the dirty money.

Today's talking point is Fox News, fulfilling a dream of Richard Nixon.

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Hello again, Warren, only, back with To the Point.

President Obama's reset with Russia is a thing of the past,

as Vladimir Putin continues to pose new challenges.

How can the West respond?

We'll heard about NATO, economic sanctions, the price of oil, and financial corruption.

Today's talking point, satirist Harry Shearer has studied the White House tapes of Richard Nixon and dramatized excerpts of provocative conversations.

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