James Sherr,with the London-based research organization Chatham House, says there are two reasons for Russia's position, especially when it comes to Ukraine's NATO membership bid.

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"We have been reiterating since May 2004,when we won the bid, as South Africa we are confident the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be safe and secure."

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