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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) speaks to Russian Minister of Defense Marshal Igor Sergeyev (left foreground) during talks at the Presidential Place in Helsinki, Finland, on June 16, 1999. Cohen and Sergeyev are discussing the details of Russia's participation in the peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo. Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) Walter R. Slocombe (left) joined Cohen as part of the U.S. delegation.

Secretary Cohen speaks to Russian Minister of Defense Sergeyev during talks in Helsinki.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) speaks to Russian Minister of Defense Marshal Igor Sergeyev (left foreground) during talks at the Presidential Place in Helsinki, Finland, on June 16, 1999. Cohen and Sergeyev are discussing the details of Russia's participation in the peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo. Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) Walter R. Slocombe (left) joined Cohen as part of the U.S. delegation.

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