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“[Russians] want to bring us down to make them feel better about the failure of the Soviet Union. I don`t mean bring us down as in collapse, but bring us down a notch in a big way.”

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Daniel Fried, born in 1952, is an accomplished diplomat with extensive experience and a strong academic background in international relations. He has held several senior positions at the U.S. Department of State and played a significant role in various international affairs. more

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