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A new Cold War?
Britain is awaiting a reply from Russia after expelling four of its diplomats.
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2007 14:47 GMT

 Britain wants Andrei Lugovoi extradited [AP] 

Britain awaits a reply from Russia after expelling four of its diplomats over Russia's refusal to extradite the man suspected of murdering former agent Alexander Litvinenko.

Russia says it is planning a "targeted and appropriate" response.

What will the outcome of the diplomatic stand-off be, and how does it affect the downturn in Russian-Western relations?

Inside Story looks at the detail.

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