21.   Russian pride is also an issue.

22.   Russian pride is strong force in election.

23.   The deal also could founder on Russian pride.

24.   They say they volunteered to serve alongside former NATO enemies for other reasons, such as Russian pride.

25.   Yeltsin both maintained Russian pride and face by penning in his opposition to enlargement -- a cause celebre at home -- and won key pledges from the US side.

26.   On the question of NATO enlargement, to which Moscow remains opposed, Kohl has argued for understanding of Russian fears and respect for Russian national pride.