Stevenson’s army, February 28

– David Frum explains the economic problems Russia faces.

– NYT notes Germany’s pivot.

– NYT explains Israel’s balancing act.

– WaPo notes Russian military problems.

– WSJ says Putin manifesto was required reading in Moscow last summer.

– Tears on K Street.for Russia’s lobbyists.

-Taliban seizes guns.

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