Under New Visas, Mind the Fine Print

07 September 2012 | Issue 4966

Those who believe in the U.S.-Russian "reset" may want to celebrate on Sunday when a landmark visa agreement comes into force. But before you put the Champagne bottle on ice, read the fine print.

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Under New Visas, Mind the Fine Print

Moscow 'Terror Plot' Foiled by Special Forces

Kremlin Faces Barbs From All Sides on Human Rights

Dagestan Bombing Victims to Be Flown Out for Treatment

What the Papers Say, May 20, 2013

Medvedev, Dismissing Recession Jitters, Says Don't Stockpile Food

Fearing Afghan Instability, Russia Considers Border Troops

Under New Visas, Mind the Fine Print