"What will keep Russia from decimating both our countries if we dare oppose them?"

A quick peace was essential to keep Russia from entering the conflict on Austria's side.

But, he said, the burden of keeping Russia together is on Moscow.

At the same time we need to keep Russia involved in a security partnership and the Europeans on board.

If it is simply keeping Russia moving in the right direction, he has a chance to succeed.

I could take a little bombastic posturing if it helped to keep Russia on the right road.

But he has also done little to keep Russia marching along the path of market reform.

Above all, it was to keep Russia in check.

In terms of economic policy, the vote keeps Russia on its course toward building a free market.

I think increasing global instability in general will keep Russia fairly critical of the American agenda.