It was considered at one point to be a factor which could preclude U.S.approval to Russia's ascension into the World Trade Organization. [16] For years, WTO negotiations between the  U.S. and Russia were slowed by Washington's concerns about Russia's weak stance on intellectual property. [17] In November 2006, the United States became the last major WTO member country to approve  Russia's  entrance into WTO by signing a bilateral agreement.… [read post]