1.   Or it could mean cutting Russian exports, which would leave the Cubans short of all sorts of things they need.

2.   At the same time, concern persists that Russian exports of the precious metal may not satisfy consumer demand.

3.   A Russian export official said he expects exports to resume in February.

4.   A six-month halt in Russian exports of platinum and palladium sent prices soaring this year.

5.   A walk-out would come at a time when Russian export shipments are already delayed by a lack of export licenses.

6.   Almazjuvelirexport, the Russian export agency, declined to comment on deliveries.

7.   Almaz, the Russian export agency, said that shipments of the metals could begin as soon as this week.

8.   But most analysts expect Russian exports to resume growing in the spring after a seasonal lull.

9.   CPM Group expects Russian exports to resume in early July, he said.

10.   Expectations that Russian exports of palladium and platinum will fall in coming months because of declining mine production are likely to curb further price declines, analysts said.