Number: RL31023 Title: Putin's Economic Strategy and U.S. Interests Authors: John P. Hardt, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report explores President Putin's commitment to economic reform. It assesses his reforms to date. Elements of successful reform are assessed. Prospects for attaining successful reform are explored. The implications of Russian reform success or failure to the interests of the United States are examined. Pages: 22 Date: Updated June 19, 2001