1. The Russia Journal: Cain Burdeau, As economy grows,
so does middle class.
2. Reuters: Russia, others may be exempt from annual U.S.
test. (Jackson-Vanik)
3. Marina Kalashnikova: Brzezinski's interview in
Nezavisimaya Gazeta.
4. Celeste Wallander: Re: 5507-McFaul/US-Russia Relations
after September 11.
5. gazeta.ru: Jordan Has Sights Set on NTV Ownership.
6. Luba Schwartzman: ORT Review.
7. Financial Times (UK): Roberte Budden, A market emerging
cautiously: RUSSIA: Upbeat data and buoyant investors are helping the economy to
grow.
8. The Russia Journal: Dmitry Pinsker, Kremlin plays double
game. Pro-Western views are ditched at home.
9. AFP: Russian deputies welcome US move on missile defence
tests.
10. AP: U.S., Russia Arms Deal Seen Possible. (Vershbow)
11. RFE/RL: Frank Csongos, Moscow's Concern Over NATO
Expansion Easing.
12. Baltimore Sun: Will Englund, Anti-terrorist operation
still looks like war on Chechens. Russia's allegations don't entirely define
nature of the fighting.
13. Boston Globe: David Filipov, ON THE DEFENSIVE.
Outnumbered Taliban foes holding ground.