[cherry]

I remember reading several yrs ago that the US sent Russia $20 billion and it just disappeared....anyone remember that?

[mairdie]

Yes, but I fail to remember where or when.

[greeneyes]

I remember reading several yrs ago that the US sent Russia $20 billion and it just disappeared....anyone remember that?
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Vaguely. Happened when USSR collapsed. Oligarchs made out like bandits. GWB used it in his campaign.