Russia is an even tougher country to pressure, too formidable even in the post-Soviet age to rattle with stern lectures or shows of military force, and too rich in resources to squeeze economically in the short term. With a veto on the United Nations Security Council, it need not worry about the world body. And as the primary source of natural gas to much of Europe, it holds a trump card over many American allies. nytimes/2014/03/02/world/europe/russia-to-pay-not-so-simple.html?action=click&contentCollection=Europe®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article&_r=1
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