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Russia's Global Ambitions: A Member Briefing with Steven Hall

Russia's Global Ambitions: A Member Briefing with Steven Hall

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week in Russia.

The talks are expected to focus on the situation in Venezuela as opposition leaders Juan Guaido continues efforts to oust Nicolas Maduro.  State Department officials said last week that arms control agreements would be on the agenda as well. 

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