What will happen to the International Space Station (I.S.S.) when Russia removes it's Rocket powered module?

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What will happen to the International Space Station (I.S.S.) when Russia removes it's Rocket powered module?
 
The US has one spacecraft, the Cygnus made by Northrup Grumman, that has flown (Atlas 5 and could also fly on a Falcon 9), and has the capability to boost ISS.
Boeing's Starliner, expected to make its first flight to ISS this year, could also boost ISS.
Space X Dragon does not have the capability.
 
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The US has one proven spacecraft, the Cygnus made by Northrup Grumman, that has flown (Atlas 5) and could also fly on a Falcon 9, has the capability to boost ISS.
Boeing's Starliner, expected to make its first flight to ISS this year, could also boost ISS.
Space X Dragon does not have the capability.
Will there be enough time? When is Russia removing their module?
 
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If it does, the ISS will loose its reboost capability until a solution is found.
Due to this, Russia would take this oppertunity to let the ISS deorbit, effectively ending the program.
After this, Russia might dock with the Chinese Station to create a bigger station.