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• Libyan Leader Visits Russia To Talk Arms, Energy RFE/RL 31 Oct 2008 -- Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi is in Moscow at the start of a three-day visit to Russia, his first in more than two decades
• Moscow Finally Replaces Discredited Ingushetian President RFE/RL 31 Oct 2008 -- On October 30, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accepted the allegedly voluntary resignation of Murat Zyazikov from the post of president of the Republic of Ingushetia
• Libya 'ready to host Russian naval base' RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2008 -- Libya is willing to host a Russian naval base as a means of security against any possible US attack.
• Libyan leader to discuss arms deals during visit to Russia RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2008 -- Deliveries of air defense systems, combat aircraft and warships key issues to be discussed during visit of Libya's president.
• Russia, Venezuela to hold joint air force drills in 2009 RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2008 -- Venezuela and Russia are planning to conduct joint air force exercises in 2009.
• Moscow denies claims of 'stolen' Russian nuclear weapons RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry denied claims by US defense secretary that large amounts of nuclear weapons stolen or misplaced.
• Russia offers Brazil new uranium production technologies RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2008 -- Russia offered Brazil modern methods for the production of uranium and new nuclear power plants.
• Russia may export 15 Ka-52 helicopters annually - designer RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2008 -- Chief Designer of the Kamov Design Bureau: Russia may sell up to 15 Ka-52 helicopters to foreign customers annually.
• Putin's Long-Ended War Enters Its 10th Year RFE/RL 31 Oct 2008 -- Perhaps hoping to emulate the devil's imputed success in convincing much of humanity that he does not exist, Russian propagandists have taken great pains over the past several years to persuade the world that the war in Chechnya is over, and the region is on the fast track to stability and prosperity
• Russian Navy to hold exercises in the Mediterranean in November RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- A naval task force from Russia's Northern Fleet to participate in joint drills with the Black Sea Fleet in the Mediterranean.
• Russia to float out new missile frigate in 2011 RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- The first Russian Project 22350 frigate being built at a shipyard in St. Petersburg will be launched in 2011.
• Putin sees larger international role for security group RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- Russia's PM Putin urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to boost cooperation with observers and international organizations.
• Putin seeks to further build ties with Iran RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- PM Putin: Russia and Iran must continue to develop bilateral and multilateral projects, and welcomed Iran's contribution to the SCO.
• Japan plans to discuss WWII treaty with Russia RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- Japan plans to discuss the signing of WWII peace treaty with Russia in early November.
• Georgia's Foreign Minister Says Russia Not Constructive RFE/RL 29 Oct 2008 -- Georgian Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili has been a key player on issues ranging from Tbilisi's NATO bid to its conflict with Russia over Abkhazia and South Ossetia
• Russia Steps Up Efforts On Nagorno-Karabakh RFE/RL 29 Oct 2008 -- Russia has stepped up its efforts to find a solution to the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, and at the same time increase its leverage in the South Caucasus region
• Russia ratifies friendship treaties with Abkhazia, S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2008 -- The lower house of Russia's parliament ratified friendship treaties with South Ossetia and Abkhazia on Wednesday.
• Russian Parliament Ratifies Treaties With Georgian Breakaway Territories VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Russia's lower house of parliament ratified treaties with the Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
• Russian military to receive up to 30 Alligator helicopters RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2008 -- The Russian Armed Forces will receive up to 30 new Kamov Ka-52 Alligator helicopters by 2012.
• Russian 'Paradigm Change' Puts Neighbors Between Rock And A Hard Place RFE/RL 29 Oct 2008 -- "Paradigm change" is one way of describing the effects the Russian-Georgian conflict has had on the way Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania view their security situation
• Iran plans to build Russian Ka-32 helicopters under license RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2008 -- Iran is planning to manufacture over 50 Russian-designed Ka-32 helicopters under a production license.
• Russia: No EU Monitors in Georgian Breakaway Territories VOA 28 Oct 2008 -- Russia opposes the deployment of EU monitors inside 2 Georgian territories Moscow recognizes as independent countries.
• Russia warns Georgia not to shun Geneva talks RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- Russia's FM warned Georgia that refusal to attend talks along with S Ossetian and Abkhazian representatives would threaten region.
• Medvedev says 'U.S. sanctions will not hurt Russia' RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- Russian President Medvedev: Sanctions on state arms exporter shortsighted, and will not have negative impact on Russia.
• Russian frigate begins anti-piracy patrols off Somalia coast RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet started patrolling waters in the Gulf of Aden to protect Russian ships from pirate attacks.
• Russia, EU to continue unofficial talks on pan-European security RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- Russia and the EU have agreed to continue unofficial talks on a pan-European security treaty.
• Russia to boost ties within CSTO, form joint air defense network RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- Russia planning to expand military-technical cooperation and build a CSTO integrated air defense network.
• US Says Curbing Iran's Nuclear Program in Moscow's Interest VOA 27 Oct 2008 -- The US State Department said that working to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions is in Russia's own interest and not a favor to Washington.
• Russian MP says OSCE monitors failing in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2008 -- Russian MP: The situation in Abkhazia may again deteriorate, as the OSCE mission in the region is not coping with its tasks.
• Russian warship to start patrols off Somalia coast on Tuesday RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2008 -- A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet to start patrolling on October 28 to protect Russian ships from pirate attacks.
• New minesweeper to join Russia's Black Sea Fleet in November RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2008 -- The new Vice Admiral Zakharin minesweeper will join Russia's Black Sea Fleet in November.
• Russia must meet Georgia commitments for EU talks - MEP RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2008 -- Talks between the EU and Russia on a new cooperation agreement can only be revived once Moscow fulfills its obligations.
• Russian arms trader links U.S. sanctions to rising weapons sales RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2008 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport linked sanctions imposed by US with growth of arms exports.
• U.S. uses sanctions to punish Russia for arms sales to Iran - MP RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2008 -- US sanctions against Russia's state-run arms exporter are retaliation for Moscow's cooperation with Iran.
• Russia Criticizes US Sanctions on Russian Arms Exporter VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- Moscow: US sanctions on Russia's state arms exporter enacted for sharing technology with Iran violate international law.
• Russia slams U.S. sanctions against Russian arms exporter RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2008 -- Lavrov: Sanctions imposed by US on Russia's state-run arms exporter will affect ties with Washington.
• Russia military reforms focus on fate of warrant officers RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2008 -- Sweeping reforms of Russia's military are to focus on reorganizing the rank of warrant officer in the country's Armed Forces.
• U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Top Russian Arms Exporter RFE/RL 24 Oct 2008 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on companies from China, Russia, and Venezuela for allegedly selling weapons or sensitive technology to Iran, North Korea, and Syria
• Russia determined to complete Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant IRNA 24 Oct 2008 -- Russian Deputy FM: Russia is determined to complete Bushehr Nuclear Reactor.
• Russia appoints envoys to S.Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2008 -- Russia's president appointed ambassadors to South Ossetia and Abkhazia, cementing support for the Georgian separatist regions.
• Georgia Says Russia Massing Troops in South Ossetia VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- Georgia says Russia deployed 2,000 additional troops in S Ossetia, a move Russia denies.
• Russia urges donors to check how Georgia spends aid RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Moscow hopes that countries pledging funds to rebuild Georgia will ensure aid not spent rearming the state.
• Georgia fails to fulfill redeployment commitment - Lavrov RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Russia's foreign minister: Georgia has not lived up to its commitment to return troops to their bases.
• Russia, S.Korea meet for talks on N.Korea nuclear issue RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- The Russian and S Korean representatives at talks on N Korea's nuclear disarmament met to coordinate their positions.
• Russian Air Force ready to send helicopters to Chad - commander RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Air Force is ready to send a helicopter group with more than 100 servicemen to Chad.
• Russia's top security official discusses cooperation with India RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Security Council chief, Nikolai Patrushev, said in New Delhi that Russia is India's most important strategic partner.
• Russia wants freedom to tackle Somali pirates RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Russia has asked Somalia for freedom to tackle the country's pirate problem amid growing concern for the fate of a captured ship's crew.
• Ex-Soviet states hold joint air defense drills RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Members of the CIS successfully conducted a joint command-and-staff air defense exercise as part of the integrated air defense network.
• Russia's Pacific Fleet completes anti-submarine drills RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Surface ships and submarines from Russia's Pacific Fleet completed 3-day anti-submarine exercise.
• Thailand spurns U.S., buys Russian helicopters RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- In a break with tradition, the Thai government has decided to buy several transport helicopters from Russia.
• Russia, Georgia Take War To Rights Court RFE/RL 23 Oct 2008 -- Since the first rocket hit South Ossetia on the night of August 7, a steady stream of complaints has been flowing from Georgia's separatist region to the French city of Strasbourg
• Millions of people "vanished" in U.S. - historian Russia Today 23 Oct 2008 -- While America lectures Russia on famine in Ukraine, Russian historian Boris Borisov asks what became of 7 mil American citizens in 1930s.
• MEPs recognize Ukraine's famine as crime against humanity RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- The European Parliament adopted a resolution declaring the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 a crime against humanity.
• Russian warship en route for anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet passed through Suez Canal on its way to join naval group fighting piracy.
• Russia's new-generation RS-24 ICBM to enter service in 2009 RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- A new-generation RS-24 multiple-warhead missile system will enter service with Russia's Strategic Missile Forces in 2009.
• Russia test launches RS-18 ICBM from Baikonur in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces successfully launched an RS-18 ICBM in Kazakhstan.
• Russia Test-Fires Soviet-era Missile VOA 22 Oct 2008 -- Russia has test-fired an old Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to check on the weapon's reliability and extend its service.
• Russia may discuss Black Sea Fleet base extension 'closer to 2017' RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- Moscow will be ready to discuss the extension of its naval presence in Sevastopol, Ukraine 'at a later stage.'
• Russia says media reports on possible Arctic conflict 'alarmist' RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry believes media speculation possibility of war over the Arctic ungrounded and "alarmist."
• Values, Energy Compete As European Parliament Debates Russia Policy RFE/RL 22 Oct 2008 -- During a broad European Parliament debate in Strasbourg on October 21, senior EU officials said Russia's recent actions in Georgia cannot go unchallenged
• India to launch next lunar probe in 2010 with Russian help RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- The Indian Space Research Organization said it could launch second lunar probe in 2010 with Russian participation.
• US, Russian Military Chiefs Meet to Discuss Georgia VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- The top US and Russian military officers met in Helsinki Tuesday to discuss Russia's invasion of Georgia and related issues.
• Dialogue With Russian Defense Chief Encourages Mullen AFPS 21 Oct 2008 -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Encouraged that Russian counterpart reached out to keep the dialogue open.
• Mullen Meets With Russian Counterpart in Helsinki AFPS 21 Oct 2008 -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with Russian counterpart in the first meeting since Russia's invasion of Georgia.
• Russian warship passes through Suez on way to Somalia coast RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- A frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet en route to the Somalia coast to join an international naval group fighting sea piracy.
• Russia denies talks on purchase of missile cruiser from Ukraine RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- Russia is currently not involved in talks with Ukraine over the purchase of an unfinished cruiser for the Russian Navy.
• Russia has over $5 bln in foreign naval orders RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- Foreign orders for Russian naval hardware for the next three years exceed $5 billion.
• Russia plans to sell $8 bln worth of weaponry in 2008 RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- Russia is expecting to increase its arms exports to $8 billion in 2008.
• Indonesia navy chief to discuss military ties in Moscow RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- Indonesia's navy chief of staff will start an official visit to Russia to discuss bilateral military-technical cooperation.
• Ukraine to sign nuclear fuel deals with Russia by yearend RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- Ukraine set to sign 3 nuclear fuel deals with Russia by the end of this year.
• No political obstacles for Iranian nuclear plant RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2008 -- Russian deputy FM: No political obstacles in the way of the completion of Bushehr nuclear power plant.
• India, Russia discuss bilateral cooperation in field of N-energy IRNA 20 Oct 2008 -- India and Russia on discussed prospect of advancing cooperation in the field of nuclear energy.
• Ex-Soviet states to test integrated air defense this week RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2008 -- More than 50 combat aircraft will participate in a joint command-and-staff air defense exercise conducted by members of the CIS.
• Russian peacekeepers return home from Abkhazia RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2008 -- Russian peacekeepers from the 15th motorized infantry brigade returned home after an almost 3 year mission in Abkhazia.
• Russia worried by Iran urging peace with Afghanistan Talibs RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2008 -- Russia is worried by tendencies among some political forces in Iran to have Talibs engaged in peace efforts in Afghanistan.
• Russia to keep upgraded Su-25 strike aircraft until 2020 RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2008 -- Russia will keep a modernized version of its Su-25 strike aircraft in service with the Air Force until 2020.
• Two Russians sentenced to 12, 9 years for spying - FSB RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2008 -- The Moscow City Court sentenced on 2 Russians for spying, the Federal Security Service said.
• Gazprom Works To Advance Russia's Interests In Central Asia RFE/RL 19 Oct 2008 -- People in Kyrgyzstan will likely feel warmer this winter, but the extra heat will come at quite a price: the government signed a deal last week to sell Gazprom about 75 percent of the beleaguered state-owned natural-gas company, Kyrgyzgaz
• Iran expects Russia to complete Bushehr power plant on schedule IRNA 18 Oct 2008 -- Iran expected Russia to honor commitments to complete Bushehr power plant based on the previously agreed timetable.
• Abkhazia says Russia will not build new army bases in republic RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- Russia's main military base in Abkhazia will be in Gudauta, and no new bases will be built.
• Russia to outline security proposals at Caucasus talks Nov.18 RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia would set out specific security proposals at international talks on the Georgian conflict.
• Russian fighter crashes in Siberia, pilot survives RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- The pilot of a MiG-29 fighter that crashed in East Siberia has ejected safely.
• Abkhazia, S.Ossetia get observer status in Russia-Belarus union RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- The parliaments of S Ossetia and Abkhazia given observer status in sessions of the Russia-Belarus Union State.
• Russia to have five weather satellites by 2013 RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- Russia will have 5 weather satellites in orbit by 2013, with the first to be launched later this year.
• Russian 'hijacker' arrested after Turkey plane terrorist scare RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- A Russian man who threatened to blow up a plane flying from Turkey to Russia arrested.
• EU Summit Defers Decision Over Relations With Russia RFE/RL 16 Oct 2008 -- The bloc's "Georgian camp" has scored a small victory, forcing the EU to delay resuming talks on a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Russia by at least another month
• Medvedev or Putin: Who Holds Real Power in Russia? VOA 16 Oct 2008 -- Four months since Medvedev inaugurated as Russia's new president questions persist over who really wields power in Russia.
• Russia could resume naval presence in Yemen RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2008 -- The speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament said that Russia could resume a naval presence in Yemen.
• Russia braces for wave of Georgian terrorism RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2008 -- Police preparing to thwart plans by Georgian terrorists to attack Russian cities in retaliation against recognition of Abkhazia and S Ossetia.
• Russian PM urges long-term plan for nuclear ice-breaker fleet RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2008 -- Russia's PM instructed the state nuclear corporation to draw up long-term plan for nuclear-powered ice-breaker fleet.
• Where did America's missing millions go? Holodomor Lessons Russia Today 15 Oct 2008 -- US history contains serious crime against its own people: the Great American Holodomor of 1932/33.
• Talks Between Moscow And Tbilisi Break Down RFE/RL 15 Oct 2008 -- International negotiations in Geneva designed to build confidence between Russia and Georgia have broken down over Moscow's demand that representatives from the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia be allowed to participate fully
• Georgia-Russia Talks Break Down in Geneva VOA 15 Oct 2008 -- Authorities in Geneva say talks aimed at resolving tensions between Georgia and Russia have broken down.
• New Talks Aim to Resolve Georgia, Russia Tensions VOA 15 Oct 2008 -- Talks aimed at resolving tensions between Georgia and Russia after this summer's brief war get underway in Geneva.
• Georgia accuses Russia of violating airspace again RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2008 -- Georgia accused the Russian military on Wednesday of violating Georgian airspace, while Russia's Air Force denied the allegation.
• Russia wants security guarantees for Abkhazia, S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2008 -- Russia expects agreements ensuring security in Abkhazia and South Ossetia to be developed during talks in Geneva.
• Ex-Soviet states to hold joint air defense drills in 2009 RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2008 -- Members of the Commonwealth of Independent States agreed to conduct joint air defense exercises in the summer of 2009.
• Russian combat aircraft to join military drills with Belarus RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2008 -- Russian military aircraft and helicopters will conduct joint exercises with the Belarusian Air Force.
• Argentina wants Russian helicopters, space assistance RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2008 -- Russian Security Council secretary: Argentina is seeking to buy Russian helicopters and send an astronaut into space.
• Russia, Venezuela may sign infantry vehicle deal within month RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2008 -- Russia and Venezuela may finalize within a month a deal for a large number of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles.
• Russia to downsize Armed Forces to 1 mln by 2012 RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2008 -- The Russian Armed Forces will total 1 million servicemen, including 150,000 officers by 2012.
• Russians Pull Back in Georgia But Scars of War Remain VOA 14 Oct 2008 -- Life is returning to normal in parts or northern Georgia, 2 months after open warfare there between Georgian and Russian troops.
• Russian strategic bombers complete week-long drills RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2008 -- Russian strategic bombers have successfully completed a series of large-scale, week-long exercises.
• Russia says over 35 terror attacks prevented since start of year RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2008 -- Over 35 terrorist attacks in Russia have been prevented and more than 350 militants detained since the start of the year.
• Handover of Russian islands to China seen as effective diplomacy RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2008 -- Chinese FM spokesman: Settlement of the border issue between Russia and China example of using a diplomatic solution.
• Transcript: Response to Questions by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov During Meeting with Members of Council on Foreign Relations, September 24, 2008 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Oct 2008
• S. Ossetia, Abkhazia to participate in Geneva security talks RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2008 -- French FM Kouchner: Representatives from S Ossetia and Abkhazia would take part in security talks.
• Russia future military presence decision for S.Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2008 -- Russia's future military presence in S Ossetia and Abkhazia an issue that should be decided by Moscow and the 2 republics.
• Russian naval task force leaves Tripoli RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2008 -- A naval task force from Russia's Northern Fleet, led by the nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky leaving the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
• EU Defers Judgment On Russian Compliance In Georgia RFE/RL 13 Oct 2008 -- After three hours of heated talks, the 27 member states of the European Union decided to disagree
• Russia to start production of new Ka-52 helicopters in October RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2008 -- The Progress aircraft maker will start production of a new model of the Ka-52 Hokum-B attack helicopter in October 2008.
• Russia's Medvedev observes test launch of Topol ICBM RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2008 -- President Medvedev observed test launch of a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from Plesetsk space center in northern Russia.
• EU Poised To Shelve Its Grievances, Return To Business As Usual With Russia RFE/RL 12 Oct 2008 -- When European Union leaders convene in Brussels for a summit meeting on October 15-16, they will have little option but to conclude to bury the hatchet with Russia over Georgia
• Russia's Dmitry Medvedev observes Barents Sea drills RIA Novosti 11 Oct 2008 -- President Medvedev joined the Northern Fleet to observe military exercises in the Barents Sea including test of Sineva ballistic missile.
• Russian submarine conducts full-range test of Sineva ICBM RIA Novosti 11 Oct 2008 -- A Russian submarine for the first time test launched the Sineva ballistic missile to its maximum range.
• Medvedev says Russia met all Georgia ceasefire obligations RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2008 -- Russian President Medvedev: Russia has fulfilled all its commitments under the ceasefire deal for Georgia.
• CIS still ready for Georgia to return to alliance RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2008 -- Heads of the Commonwealth of Independent States said that alliance still open for Georgia, which withdrew its membership last month.
• Russia hands over control of Georgian buffer zones to EU RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- Russia has handed control of buffer zones adjacent to Abkhazia and South Ossetia over to an EU monitoring mission in Georgia.
• Russia completes troop pullout from Abkhazia buffer zone RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- Russia completed the withdrawal of its peacekeepers from a buffer zone adjacent to Abkhazia ahead of the agreed deadline.
• Ukraine sent arms to Georgia during conflict -Russia's NATO envoy RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- Russia's NATO envoy: Ukrainian weapons delivered to Georgia and last delivery came as Georgia was attacking S Ossetia.
• Russia stunned by UN-NATO cooperation deal RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- FM Lavrov: Russia was shocked the UN and NATO had secretly signed a cooperation agreement without all UN member states reading the draft.
• Feeling Expansive, Moscow Looks To U.S. 'Backyard': Latin America RFE/RL 09 Oct 2008 -- Meetings between officials of Russia and Venezuela have become so frequent as to barely merit a headline
• Kremlin Drives Wedge Into Union Of Rightist Forces RFE/RL 09 Oct 2008 -- The split last week of the Union of Rightist Forces (SPS) and the resignation of its leader, Nikita Belykh, came as no surprise
• Russia concerned over Ukraine's policy toward Black Sea Fleet RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- Russia is concerned about Ukrainian policies towards Black Sea Fleet aimed at stoking tensions over presence on the Crimea.
• Russian Air Force to start receiving Ka-52 helicopters in 2009 RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- The Progress aircraft maker will start deliveries of the Ka-52 Hokum-B combat helicopter to the Russian Air Force in 2009.
• Russia says no plans to sell missile systems to volatile regions RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman: Russia would not supply air defense systems to volatile regions.
• Speech at World Policy Conference - Medvedev Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Oct 2008
• Russia to pull troops out from Georgia by end of day RIA Novosti 8 Oct 2008 -- President Medvedev: Russia will complete withdrawal of peacekeeping troops from zones near South Ossetia and Abkhazia by the end of the day.
• Russia Begins Withdrawing Forces Around South Ossetia VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- Russian forces have begun pulling back from buffer zone outside the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia.
• Russia renews call for arms embargo on Georgia RIA Novosti 8 Oct 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterated Russia's call for a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Georgia.
• Russia, Belarus to set up regional air defense system RIA Novosti 8 Oct 2008 -- Russia and Belarus will sign an agreement to set up a joint regional air defense system.
• Medvedev stresses importance of new European security deal RIA Novosti 8 Oct 2008 -- Medvedev: New agreement on the European security must lay out criteria for arms control and military force levels.
• Russia to cut military personnel to 1 mln by 2012 RIA Novosti 8 Oct 2008 -- Russia will cut military personnel numbers to 1 million by 2012, four years earlier than the initial target of 2016.
• Russia asks EU to monitor its troop pullout from Georgia RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- EU observers in Georgia will be monitoring the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from the buffer zone next to South Ossetia.
• Russia to play active role in Mideast settlement - Medvedev RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- Russian President Medvedev told Israeli interim PM Olmert that Russia would continue to play role in the Mid-East peace process.
• Medvedev, Olmert's Moscow talks to focus on Mideast peace, Iran RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- Russian President Medvedev and Israel's interim PM Olmert to discuss situation in the Middle East and Iranian nuclear program.
• Russian president to promote new security treaty for Europe RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- Russian President Medvedev will address international forum in France to propose the creation of a new European security system.
• Two suspects in 1995 S. Russia hospital siege to go on trial RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- A criminal case against 2 men charged with involvement in one of Russia's bloodiest terrorist attacks has been referred for trial.
• Lavrov says Russia-Venezuela cooperation not targeting U.S. RIA Novosti 6 Oct 2008 -- Russian FM: Strengthening of Russia's bilateral ties with Venezuela is not aimed at any other country.
• Russia denies knowledge of Middle East missile supplies RIA Novosti 6 Oct 2008 -- The Russian arms export monopoly has no information about reported Russian surface-to-air missile deliveries to the Middle East.
• Olmert to discuss Russian arms supplies to Middle East in Moscow RIA Novosti 6 Oct 2008 -- Interim Israeli PM Olmert to discuss ties with Russia and regional security, including Russian arms to the Middle East.
• Russia to sell over 400 armored vehicles to Greece RIA Novosti 6 Oct 2008 -- Russia and Greece are drafting an intergovernmental agreement and a contract for the supply of 420 BMP-3M infantry fighting vehicles.
• Colombia clarifies minister's 'Cold War' remarks RIA Novosti 6 Oct 2008 -- Colombia clarified a statement by the defense minister suggesting that Russia's military presence in the region would result in a "Cold War."
• Colombian defense chief warns against Russian military presence RIA Novosti 4 Oct 2008 -- Colombia's defense minister: Russia's increasing military presence in Latin America would lead to a return of the Cold War.
• Russia vows to stick to its recognition of Abkhazia, S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- Ambassador to Georgia: Russia will not backtrack on its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent countries.
• Blast near Russian peacekeeper HQ in S. Ossetia kills 7 RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- At least 7 people killed when a car bomb exploded near the headquarters of the Russian peacekeeping forces in Tsikhinvali.
• Russian peacekeepers prepare for pullout from Georgia RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- Russian peacekeepers are preparing to withdraw from Georgian buffer zones bordering the rebel republic of South Ossetia.
• Russia's UAC may join India in development of BrahMos-2 missile RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008
• Russia's UAC optimistic over Indian fighter tender RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- Russia's United Aircraft Corporation optimistic about chances of winning tender to supply multirole fighters to India.
• Putin Sharply Criticizes Ukraine Over Georgian Arms Reports RFE/RL 03 Oct 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in remarks that overshadowed a gas-pricing deal with Kyiv, has accused Ukraine of selling weapons to Georgia that were used against Russian forces during their brief war in August
• Russia's MiG fighter contract with Algeria 'still in effect' RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- Russia has not terminated contract on the delivery of MiG-29s to Algeria despite refusal to put the aircraft in service with its Air Force.
• European GOCE satellite launch set for Oct. 27 RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- The European Space Agency has set October 27 as the new tentative date for the launch of the GOCE satellite.
• Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov: 'Face to Face with America: Between Non-Confrontation and Convergence' Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2 Oct 2008
• Czech Spying Accusations Against Russia Spark Political Storm RFE/RL 02 Oct 2008 -- Recent Czech intelligence reports have sounded the alarm over intensified intelligence activity by Russian and other foreign agencies focused on a planned U.S. missile-defense radar to be built near Prague and on strategic assets set to be privatized by the Czech government.
• The Kremlin Perfects 'Divide And Conquer' RFE/RL 02 Oct 2008 -- It's time the Russian word "razvodka" entered the global lexicon, just as the words sputnik and pogrom have before it
• Medvedev says no return to Cold War, hits out at propaganda RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- Russian President Medvedev: Certain the world would never again see a Cold War, despite tensions over conflict in Georgia.
• Merkel says Georgia's territorial integrity not up for discussion RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008
• PACE considers denying Russia its right to vote at next session RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- PACE discussions on whether to refuse Russia the right to vote unless it annuls its recognition of Georgia's rebel regions.
• S.Ossetia ratifies cooperation treaty with Russia RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- South Ossetia's parliament ratified cooperation treaty with Russia.
• Russian army urgently needs to modernize weaponry - top brass RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Armed Forces urgently need new weaponry to replace the obsolete armaments inherited from Soviet times.
• Russia's strategic bombers to drill with full combat payloads RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- Russian strategic bombers will conduct training flights with full combat payloads and live fire all cruise missiles on board.
• RSukhoi starts testing 2nd Su-35 fighter prototype RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- Russia's Sukhoi aircraft maker started tests of the second Su-35 Flanker multirole fighter to expedite the completion of testing program.
• Russian Navy to get 8 new-generation submarines by 2015 RIA Novosti 2 Oct 2008 -- The Russian Navy will receive at least 8 new-generation submarines as part of a state armaments program through 2015.
• Short Chronology, Peacekeeping Operation to Force Georgia to Peace Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1 Oct 2008
• Russia Chose Action Over Indifference in Georgia - Medvedev Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1 Oct 2008
• EU military observers begin work in Georgia RIA Novosti 1 Oct 2008 -- Unarmed European Union observers in Georgia began their monitoring of a ceasefire between Moscow and Tbilisi.
• EU Monitors Enter Georgia Buffer Zone VOA 1 Oct 2008 -- Russian troops have allowed EU monitors to enter a buffer zone around a breakaway Georgian region despite saying they would be prevented from visiting the area.
• Somalia seeks help on piracy, gives Russia strategic opportunity RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2008 -- The president of Somalia has allowed Russia to fight pirates in Somali territory, offering Russia strategic advantages.
• Russia's Iskander-E missile systems see strong foreign demand RIA Novosti 1 Oct 2008 -- Several countries have shown an interest in purchasing Russia's advanced Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile systems.
• Russia to spend extra $3.1 billion on defense in 2009 - Putin RIA Novosti 1 Oct 2008 -- The Russian government to spend an additional 80 billion rubles on arms procurement and the deployment of troops in 2009.
• Russian warships head to Mediterranean RIA Novosti 1 Oct 2008 -- Russian warships, currently on a long-range sortie that will bring them to the Caribbean in November, will enter the Mediterranean Sea on October 5.
• Russia launches Thai satellite on converted missile RIA Novosti 1 Oct 2008 -- Russia launched a converted intercontinental ballistic missile to put a Thai earth observation satellite into orbit on Wednesday.