March 2008 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia: NATO Divided On Expanding Alliance, But Moscow's Stance Is Clear RFE/RL 31 Mar 2008 -- In the run-up to this week's NATO summit in Bucharest, Moscow has made explicit its opposition to the alliance's further expansion -- especially as regards Georgia and Ukraine.
Russia continues deliveries of Su-30 fighters to Algeria RIA Novosti 31 Mar 2008 -- The Irkutsk aircraft-manufacturing plant, a subsidiary of the Irkut corporation [RTS:IRKT], said on Monday it had delivered two multi-role Su-30MKA Flanker fighters to Algeria.
FSB chief sees threat from Islamic extremist groups RIA Novosti 31 Mar 2008 -- International terrorist organizations are attempting to shift their operations to Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) director said Monday.
NATO urges Russia to lift moratorium on CFE arms reduction pact RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2008 -- NATO has issued a statement urging Russia to consider United States proposals on the CFE arms reduction treaty, and warning that Moscow's moratorium on the pact could undermine European security.
Russia to display Su-35 fighter at Chile air show RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2008 -- Russia will exhibit a variety of military equipment including super-agile Su-35 multi-role fighters at the FIDAE-2008 air show, which opens on March 31 in Chile, the state-run arms exporter said Friday.
Russia freezes Su-30 fighter jet deliveries to Algeria RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2008 -- Russia has postponed deliveries of Su-30MKI fighter jets to Algeria over non-payment, following the North African country's decision to return 15 MiG-29 fighters, a business daily said on Friday.
U.S., Russia fail to overcome missile shield differences RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2008 -- The United States and Russia made some progress on a strategic framework agreement, but failed to settle differences on the disputed missile defense plans for Europe during two days of talks in Washington.
Military exercises to be held in four Russian regions RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2008 -- Military Transport Aviation and Airborne Troops exercises are to be held simultaneously in four Russian regions on Friday, an Air Force spokesman said.
Lavrov: Russia Still Opposes NATO Expansion, US Missile Defense Plans VOA 27 Mar 2008 -- Russia's foreign minister again has expressed opposition to NATO expansion and U.S. plans for a missile defense system in central Europe.
Russia to continue Arctic shelf research RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- Russian scientists will continue to study the Arctic shelf in order to bolster the country's claim to a large swathe of seabed believed to be rich in oil and gas, a Russian lawmaker said on Thursday.
Bush To Meet Putin In Russia VOA 27 Mar 2008 -- President Bush has accepted an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to travel to Russia for talks April 6 on missile defense
Putin, Bush to discuss missile defense, CFE in Bucharest, Sochi RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- The Russian and U.S. leaders will discuss European missile shield plans and the CFE arms reduction treaty when they meet in Romania and Sochi next month, the Russian foreign minister said on Thursday.
Russia proposes bird flu vaccine cooperation with Southeast Asia RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- Russia is ready to cooperate with Southeast Asia in producing bird flu vaccines, officials from the country's leading vaccine company said at an international bird flu summit that opened on Bali Thursday.
Russia: Top Brass Signals Trouble Within Defense Ministry RFE/RL 27 Mar 2008 -- Reports that the chief of Russia's General Staff tendered his resignation has rekindled speculation over the extent to which General Yury Baluyevsky opposes reform efforts led by Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov.
Russia's military says no further personnel cuts RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- Russia will not scale down its Armed Forces in the near future through ongoing organizational reform, a senior military official said on Thursday.
Russia scraps six more Topol systems under START-1 treaty RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- Russia has dismantled another six outdated Topol mobile missile systems under a major international treaty on strategic arms reductions, the Strategic Missile Forces said in a statement on Thursday.
Russia's OSCE envoy promoted to deputy foreign minister RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has promoted Alexei Borodavkin, Russia's ambassador to the OSCE, to the post of deputy foreign minister, a Kremlin spokesman said on Thursday.
Russia urges Iraq's political, religious leaders to end violence RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday called on Iraq's political and religious leaders to step up efforts to end violence in the country.
NATO fighters accompany Russian bombers near Alaska RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2008 -- NATO fighters accompanied Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers on a regular strategic patrol flight on Wednesday, a Russian Air Force spokesman said.
Poland may agree to Russian missile checks on reciprocal basis RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2008 -- Poland will only agree to temporary inspections by Russian military personnel of U.S. missile bases on its soil, and only on a reciprocal basis, the Polish defense minister said Wednesday.
Italy to help Russia destroy chemical weapons RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2008 -- Italy has pledged 360 million euros ($565 million) to help Russia destroy its stockpiles of chemical weapons by 2012, a Russian senator said on Wednesday.
Russian Air Force lifts temporary ban on Su-25 flights RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2008 -- The ban on the flights of Russian Su-25 strike aircraft imposed after a fatal crash in Russia's Far East last week has been lifted, an Air Force spokesman said on Wednesday.
Su-25 jet 'downed by wingman' in last week's crash RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2008 -- A Su-25 strike aircraft that crashed last week in Russia's Far East was downed by a missile launched by an accompanying plane, a source close to the investigation said on Wednesday.
Russia, U.S. to discuss missile shield in Washington on March 26 RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- Russian and U.S. officials will hold a new round of missile defense consultations in Washington on March 26, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of State said on Tuesday.
Kyrgyzstan says Russians will retain military presence RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- Kyrgyzstan has never questioned the presence of Russian troops and military facilities on its territory and has no plans for their withdrawal, the Kyrgyz defense minister said on Tuesday.
India seeks Russia's help in space pilot training RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- India is considering sending one of its citizens into space on board a Russian spacecraft to acquire the skills necessary for future manned space missions, an Indian space source told RIA Novosti.
Russia: Moscow Eases Sanctions On Georgia, But Rattles Sabers Over NATO RFE/RL 25 Mar 2008 -- Speaking just days before a key NATO summit that may or may not bring Georgia and Ukraine a major step closer to entering the military alliance, Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev warned a British newspaper that such a move could undermine European security.
Putin says no plans to strengthen PM's powers RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- Outgoing President Vladimir Putin, set to take on the role of prime minister in May, said Tuesday there were no plans to give extra powers to the premier.
MiG-31 interceptors to hold live firing exercises in Siberia RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- Up to 20 long-range interceptors will conduct launches of guided missiles during a tactical exercise in Siberia on Wednesday, a Russian Air Force spokesman said.
Medvedev Calls for Rule of Law in Russia VOA 25 Mar 2008 -- In a long interview with Britain's Financial Times newspaper, Russia's President-elect Dmitri Medvedev shares his views about the country's economy, foreign policy and civil society
LUKoil to take part in Iraqi tenders RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- LUKoil is to take part in Iraqi tenders for new oil and gas projects, Russia's largest independent oil producer said in a statement on Tuesday following a visit to Iraq by its CEO, Vagit Alekperov.
Russia, Egypt sign nuclear power agreement RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2008 -- Russia and Egypt signed an agreement on cooperation in the civilian nuclear sphere on Tuesday, allowing Russian companies to bid for deals to build nuclear power plants in Egypt.
Putin's Choice: A Profile of Dmitry Medvedev RFE/RL 23 Mar 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken steps to ensure the continuity of power after his term ends by selecting a trusted protege, First Deputy Prime Minister and Gazprom board Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, to succeed him and by moving to the
The Future Medvedev Team RFE/RL 23 Mar 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin put all of the Kremlin's "administrative resources" behind the presidential candidacy of Dmitry Medvedev, and most of the people who worked on Medvedev's campaign are more strongly allied with Putin than with the new president.
No threat to Russian-Algerian deal after MiG-29 flop - official RIA Novosti 24 Mar 2008 -- The termination of a contract to deliver Russian MiG-29 fighter jets to Algeria will not affect other contracts under a Russian-Algerian cooperation deal, Russia's industry agency said.
Egypt's president visits Moscow seeking nuclear deal RIA Novosti 24 Mar 2008 -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will arrive in Moscow on Monday on a three-day visit set to focus on Mideast conflicts and a nuclear power deal with Russia.
Russia, Egypt to sign nuclear energy deal next week - minister RIA Novosti23 Mar 2008 -- Russia and Egypt will sign an agreement on cooperation in the civilian nuclear energy sector next week, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit said.
Russia to double production of conventional weapons by 2015 RIA Novosti 24 Mar 2008 -- Russia will more than double production of conventional weaponry by 2015, a first deputy prime minister said on Monday.
Russia: Duma Votes To Back Separatist Efforts In Georgia RFE/RL 22 Mar 2008 -- Russia's parliament has urged the government to consider recognizing Georgia's two separatist regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Russia may soon reshuffle top military brass - defense source RIA Novosti 21 Mar 2008 -- Russia may soon see new faces among its top military commanders as the result of a major military leadership reshuffle, a high-ranking Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
Midair rocket explosion caused Russian Su-25 crash - investigation RIA Novosti 21 Mar 2008 -- The explosion of a rocket launched during a midair live firing exercise caused the crash of a Su-25 strike aircraft in Russia's Far East, a source close to the investigation said on Friday.
Russia criticizes U.S. over Kosovo military aid RIA Novosti 21 Mar 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called the U.S. decision to allow arms supplies to Kosovo illegal and expressed fears that the move may further endanger stability in the region.
Russian territory could be used for NATO supplies to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2008 -- Russia may allow its land and airspace to be used as a transit route for NATO-led counter-terrorism operation supplies to Afghanistan, a senior defense official said on Thursday.
U.S. ready to allow Moscow to monitor missile defense system RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2008 -- The United States has proposed an array of confidence building measures to Russia, in particular allowing Moscow to monitor U.S. missile defense elements in Central Europe, Russia's foreign minister has said.
Atomenergoprom, Toshiba sign nuclear agreement RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2008 -- Russia's nuclear power corporation has agreed with Japan's Toshiba to design nuclear power plants, produce products and equipment and provide nuclear cycle services, a statement said Thursday.
Su-25 combat jet crashes in Russia's Far East, flights suspended RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2008 -- Russia's Air Force has suspended all Su-25 strike aircraft flights following a fatal crash in the country's Far East early Thursday, an AF spokesman said.
NATO fighters scramble again to intercept Russian Bear bombers RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2008 -- NATO fighters scrambled to accompany Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers on a regular patrol over the Atlantic on Wednesday, a Russian Air Force spokesman said.
Russian foreign ministry receives U.S. missile defense proposals RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. has handed Russia new proposals on the planned deployment of a missile defense shield in Central Europe, a Russian deputy foreign minister confirmed Wednesday.
Russian Bear bombers to hold exercises in Far East RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2008 -- Russian Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers will conduct exercises in Russia's Far East on March 20-22, the Air Force said in a statement on Wednesday.
U.S., Russian Officials Agree to Create Strategic Framework Document AFPS 18 Mar 2008 -- After two days of intense talks here, U.S. and Russian officials have agreed to a draft of a “strategic framework” document that will hopefully guide the two sides through dealing with tough issues such as a European missile defense plan.
Paper says Russia, Egypt to sign nuclear energy deal soon RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2008 -- Russia and Egypt are due to sign an agreement on cooperation in the nuclear energy sector in the near future, an Egyptian daily said Wednesday, citing a source in Egypt's electricity and energy ministry.
U.S./Russia: Rice, Gates Hold Talks With Counterparts, Opposition RFE/RL 18 Mar 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates have met with members of the Russian opposition.
Russia, U.S. fail to reach breakthrough on missile shield RIA Novosti 18 Mar 2008 -- Top officials from Russia and the United States failed on Tuesday to reach an agreement on Washington's controversial missile defense plans for Central Europe, but agreed to continue talks.
Rice: No Deal Yet with Moscow on Missile Defense VOA 18 Mar 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says no agreement has been reached with Russia on U.S. plans to deploy a missile defense system in Central Europe.
Russia: Election-Season 'Hostages' Find Release RFE/RL 18 Mar 2008 -- Like most Russians, Maksim Reznik knew the March 2 presidential election was sure to end in a landslide victory for Dmitry Medvedev, the anointed successor of outgoing President Vladimir Putin
Putin Hints at Progress in Talks with Rice, Gates AFPS 17 Mar 2008 -- Talks between top U.S. and Russian officials got off to a positive start today, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hinting at progress on key issues between the two countries.
Openness of U.S.-Russia Talks Pleases Rice, Gates AFPS 17 Mar 2008 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates expressed a surprised satisfaction with the open manner of their first meetings today with Russian leaders.
Despite Difficulties, Kremlin Sees Better Ties With US VOA 17 Mar 2008 -- Kremlin leaders are offering a positive assessment about the future of U.S.-Russian relations, but caution that a number of difficult issues continue to separate the two sides, particularly those involving missile defense
Russia says no plans to supply arms to Georgian breakaway region RIA Novosti 17 Mar 2008 -- Russia's decision to lift sanctions against Georgia's unrecognized republic of Abkhazia does not mean Russia will supply weapons to the conflict zone, a Russian deputy foreign minister said Monday.
Gates, Rice Arrive in Russia to Discuss European Missile Defense AFPS 17 Mar 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice landed here today for two days of talks with their Russian counterparts aimed at gaining ground on key issues that could forge ahead a missile defense plan for all of Europe.
US Seeking Russian Reciprocity on Missile Plan VOA 17 Mar 2008 -- The United States and Russia begin two-day talks in Moscow on Monday aimed at narrowing disagreements over a U.S. proposal to deploy a missile defense system in Central Europe
Russia's Air Defense to fire missiles in East Siberia RIA Novosti 17 Mar 2008 -- The Russian Air Force's Air Defense units will fire over ten surface-to-air missiles at the Telemba firing range in East Siberia's Chita Region, a military spokesman said on Monday.
US, Russia to Hold Talks on Missile Defense VOA 14 Mar 2008 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates are scheduled to meet their Russian counterparts early next week in Moscow to continue their strategic dialog on missile defense and other issues
Russia to start supplying MiG-29K fighters to India in May RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2008 -- Russia will start deliveries of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D carrier fighters to India for the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier in May, the chief of the Indian Navy Staff said on Friday.
Russia: Duma Treads Warily Over Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transdniester Status RFE/RL 14 Mar 2008 -- Parliamentary leaders in Russia have called for the establishment of diplomatic missions in the Georgian breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and in the Moldovan separatist region of Transdniester.
Russia: Duma To Weigh In On Abkhaz, South Ossetian, Transdniestrian Status RFE/RL 13 Mar 2008 -- The leaders of the self-proclaimed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, in Georgia, and Transdniester, in Moldova, have appealed to Russia to recognize their breakaway regions' independence.
Russian lawyer visits 'Merchant of Death' in Thai jail RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2008 -- A Moscow lawyer visited a suspected Russian arms dealer in jail in Thailand on Thursday, the Russian consul in the Southeast Asian country said.
S-400 air defense systems to participate in live firing drills RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2008 -- Russia's new S-400 air defense missile systems may participate for the first time in live firing exercises at a test site in south Russia, an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday.
Indian navy chief to visit Russia on Thursday IRNA 13 Mar 2008 -- Indian navy chief, Admiral Suresh Mehta, is to visit Russia on Thursday for a six-day tour to boost military ties between the two countries and help speed up the delivery of the Gorshkov aircraft carrier as well as the deployment of MiG-29KUB jets.
Indian Navy chief to inspect MiG-29K assembly in Russia RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2008 -- The Indian Navy's chief of staff will inspect on Friday the assembly of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D fighters at a plant near Moscow, a Russian military source said.
S.Ossetia to raise independence issue in Russia's parliament RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2008 -- Officials from South Ossetia will address Russia's parliament on the issue of the breakaway republic's independence on Thursday, the region's envoy to Russia said on Wednesday.
Russia's UN draft Kosovo statement greeted with skepticism RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2008 -- A draft statement on Kosovo proposed by Russia to the UN Security Council was met with skepticism by Western nations.
Russia/Georgia: At UN, Moscow Chided Over Withdrawal From Abkhazia Deal RFE/RL 12 Mar 2008 -- U.S., British, and Georgian representatives at the United Nations have criticized Russia's March 6 decision to withdraw from a treaty aimed at settling the conflict between Georgia and its separatist region of Abkhazia.
Russia to introduce 'color-coded' terrorist threat system RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2008 -- Russia is to introduce a 'color-coded' system of terrorist threat levels, the Federal Security Service director told a National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCC) session on Wednesday.
Russia to build four nuclear power plants by 2020 RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2008 -- Russia will build four nuclear power stations in the central part of the country and in the Urals by 2020, an official document revealed on Wednesday.
Russia must use nuclear deterrent to protect allies - analyst RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2008 -- Russia must reserve the right to use nuclear weapons to protect Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) members in case of an imminent threat, a Russian political analyst said on Wednesday.
Joint command war games to be held in Russia and Armenia RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2008 -- Around 4,000 troops from Armenia, Russia and Tajikstan will take part in command exercises as part of Rubezh-2008 this Summer/Fall, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia's MiG signs $1bln deal to upgrade 70 Indian fighters RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2008 -- Russia's MiG has signed a contract with the Indian Defense Ministry to upgrade around 70 MiG-29 fighters, in service since the 1980s, a spokesman for the aircraft manufacturer said on Tuesday.
Russian ministers leave for Paris for bilateral security talks RIA Novosti 10 Mar 2008 -- Russia's foreign and defense ministers will leave for Paris on Monday to meet with their French counterparts for bilateral security negotiations.
Russia threatens to aim for US missiles in Poland and Czech Republic with nuke rockets IRNA 08 Mar 2008 -- Russian nuclear rockets will target Poland and the Czech Republic, if those countries allow the deployment of the controversial US missile defense in their land, Russia's Ambassador to NATO Dmitri Rogosin told the weekly Der Spiegel news magazine in a report to be published on Sunday.
German Chancellor Calls For Critical, Open Dialogue With Russia RFE/RL 08 Mar 2008 -- President Vladimir Putin has warned that relations between Russia and the West will not be any easier under his successor, Dmitry Medvedev, who takes office in May.
Putin says Medvedev not easier for West to deal with RIA Novosti 08 Mar 2008 -- Russia's outgoing president Vladimir Putin said Saturday his successor, president-elect Dmitry Medvedev will defend Russia's interests as actively as he did.
Thailand Investigates Russian Arms Dealer VOA 07 Mar 2008 -- Thailand says it is investigating an alleged Russian arms dealer, known as the "Merchant of Death," as his lawyer in Moscow and U.S. authorities struggle over his future fate.
Russia: Can Medvedev Create Putin-Style Personality Cult? RFE/RL 07 Mar 2008
Lawyers for 'Merchant of Death' to seek his extradition to Russia RIA Novosti 07 Mar 2008 -- Lawyers for a Russian businessman who is being held in Thailand on charges of illegal arms trading are to demand his extradition to Russia, his lawyer told a Moscow-based radio station on Friday.
Russia, France to discuss new Russia-EU agreement in Paris RIA Novosti 07 Mar 2008 -- Foreign and defense ministers from Russia and France are to meet in Paris on March 11 for a session of the Russian-French Council for Security Cooperation.
Russia: How The Kremlin Manages To Get The Right Results RFE/RL 07 Mar 2008 -- One day after the March 2 presidential ballot in Russia put the final seal of approval on Dmitry Medvedev's carefully orchestrated win, the head of the country's election commission, Vladimir Churov, had warm words of praise for the vote, saying: "There is no more open, more transparent, and more organized election system than the election system of the Russian Federation."
Medvedev wins 70.28% at Russian presidential elections - results RIA Novosti 07 Mar 2008 -- Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the official results Friday of the March 2 presidential elections with Kremlin-backed Dmitry Medvedev gaining 70.28% of the vote.
Russia downplays Tu-142 flight over U.S. aircraft carrier RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2008 -- The Russian Navy is surprised by the commotion raised in Western media over the flight of a Russian military plane in the vicinity of a U.S. aircraft carrier, the Navy spokesman said on Thursday.
Russia Lifts Trade Restrictions on Abkhazia VOA 06 Mar 2008 -- Russia has lifted trade and financial sanctions on the Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia, which is seeking recognition as an independent country.
Russia may request extradition of 'merchant of death' from Thailand RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2008 -- Moscow may request the extradition of Russian businessman Viktor Bout, arrested in Thailand at the request of U.S. authorities on charges of illegal arms trading, a Russian law enforcement source said on Thursday.
Russia lifts trade, economic, financial sanctions on Abkhazia RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2008 -- Russia has lifted trade, economic, financial and transport sanctions on Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia, and urged other CIS countries to follow suit, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Ossetians ask Russian lawmakers to recognize South Ossetia RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2008 -- Parliaments in North and South Ossetia adopted at a joint session on Thursday an appeal to Russia's parliament to recognize South Ossetia's independence.
Armenia to set up uranium prospecting joint venture with Russia RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2008 -- The Armenian government authorized on Thursday the establishment of a joint venture with Russia for the additional prospecting of uranium deposits in the South Caucasus republic.
Ukraine: Yushchenko Seeks Energy Imports In Kazakhstan RFE/RL 05 Mar 2008 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko is on a visit to Kazakhstan this week, ostensibly to help kick off the "Year of Ukraine in Kazakhstan."
Ukraine, Russia Resolve Gas Dispute RFE/RL 05 Mar 2008 -- Europe heaved a sigh of relief on March 5 as Ukraine and Russia clinched a deal to resolve a bitter dispute threatening to disrupt natural-gas supplies to European markets.
Ukraine: Gazprom Urges Kyiv To Resolve Gas Dispute RFE/RL 05 Mar 2008 -- Western Europe is watching warily as Russia and Ukraine lock horns in a new standoff that threatens to disrupt the flow of natural gas to European customers.
Gazprom resumes gas supplies to Ukraine in full RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2008 -- Russian natural gas giant Gazprom resumed on Wednesday full gas supplies to Ukraine after a two-day reduction in deliveries, the company's spokesman said.
Sea-based BrahMos missile hits ground target in test launch RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2008 -- A sea-based Russian-Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has successfully hit a designated ground target for the first time, a spokesman for the Indian manufacturer of the missile said on Wednesday.
Russia to revamp military transport aircraft fleet RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2008 -- The Russian Air Force has outlined plans to modernize the country's ageing fleet of military transport aircraft, the Air Force's commander said on Tuesday.
Russian Air Force to purchase first Yak-130 trainers in 2009 RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2008 -- Russia's Air Force will start procuring its first batch of new Yak-130 trainers in 2009, the Air Force's commander said on Tuesday.
Final vote count gives Medvedev over 70% in presidential polls RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2008 -- Kremlin-backed Dmitry Medvedev received more than 70% of the vote in Russia's recent presidential elections, the Central Election Commission said on Tuesday.
Russia's Sukhoi delivers new batch of Su-30 fighters to Malaysia RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- Russia has delivered four Su-MKM fighter planes to Malaysia under a contract signed in 2003, a spokesman for the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer said on Monday.
Russia: Medvedev Election Greeted Coolly Abroad RFE/RL 03 Mar 2008 -- International reaction to Dmitry Medvedev's election as president has been muted as figures show President Vladimir Putin's protege winning over 70 percent of the vote.
Russia: Results Show Medvedev Wins Russian Presidency By Large Margin RFE/RL 03 Mar 2008 -- First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has won a landslide victory in Russia's presidential elections.
PACE says Medvedev won Russian polls, but doubts fairness RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- European observers said on Monday that Russia's presidential elections reflected the will of voters, but questioned the fairness of the polls.
Medvedev wins Russia's presidential election RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- Kremlin-backed Dmitry Medvedev won Russia's presidential election by a landslide, preliminary results from the Central Election Commission showed on Monday.
Wrap: Medvedev cruises to victory in Russian presidential elections RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- With some 70% of the ballots counted in Russia's presidential elections, Kremlin-backed Dmitry Medvedev has gained 69.22%, enough to give him victory in the first round of voting.
Medvedev presidency to be 'direct continuation' of Putin era RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- As he cruised to victory in Russia's presidential polls, Dmitry Medvedev said his presidency would be a "direct continuation" of the policies of the man who backed him to lead the largest country on Earth.
Kremlin Candidate Wins Russian Vote; Fairness Questioned VOA 03 Mar 2008 -- With all but half a percent of the ballots counted from Sunday's presidential election in Russia, Kremlin candidate Dmitri Medvedev has garnered more than all of his opponents, combined
Former KGB chief dies in Moscow at 89 RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- A former head of the Soviet Union's Committee for State Security, the KGB, has died in Moscow at the age of 89, Russia's security service announced on Monday.
Russian-U.S. venture signs new Proton-M launch deal RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2008 -- Russian-American joint venture International Launch Services (ILS) has signed a contract to launch two U.S. commercial satellites, the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center said on Monday.
Easy Victory in Russian Presidential Vote for Medvedev, Putin's Hand-Picked Successor 02 Mar 2008 -- With 80 percent of the ballots counted, Medvedev has 70 percent of the vote. While the result is hardly a surprise, two of his opponents are crying foul
Russians Voting In Presidential Poll Most Feel Is Already Decided RFE/RL 02 Mar 2008 -- Muscovites trudged through freezing rain and slush today to vote in a controversial presidential election.
The Two-Headed Tsar: Who Will Really Be In Charge In Russia? RFE/RL 02 Mar 2008 -- There are several traditions embedded in Russian politics through which lesser bureaucrats show fealty to the leader
Medvedev Ahead in Russian Polls; Opponents Claim Irregularities VOA 02 Mar 2008 -- As Russia awaits the final tally from Sunday's presidential election, Kremlin-backed candidate Dmitri Medvedev appears certain to win the vote in every single region of the country
Russia's Election Laws Favor Kremlin Candidate VOA 01 Mar 2008 -- The rules and procedures of Sunday's Russia's presidential election are widely considered to favor candidate Dmitri Medvedev, President Vladimir Putin's designated choice to succeed him

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