I believe this appraisal of Russian economic reform is misleading.

These measures taken together could keep Russian reforms on a roll.

All other divisions have been transformed to brigades, following the Russian military reform.

Following the 2008 Russian military reform, the division was probably disbanded by 2009.

This does not mean Russian reform is at an end.

He added that he did not intend to copy Russian economic reforms.

However by the time of the 2008 Russian military reform, it appears the unit disbanded.

The west's involvement in Russian reform was deep and early.

The prospects for Russian economic reform might also suffer if the country's leaders decided to increase military spending.

Loosening their grip on politics is critical to Russian reform.