September 2007 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia-U.S. Pacific naval exercise ends RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2007 -- The joint Russian-U.S. naval exercise Pacific Eagle 2007, held in the Amur Gulf near Vladivostok, ended on Sunday, Russia's Pacific Fleet press office said.
Russia and U.S start joint naval exercise in the Amur Gulf RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2007 -- The joint Russian-U.S. naval exercise Pacific Eagle 2007 started on Friday in the Amur Gulf, near Vladivostok, the Pacific Fleet press office announced.
U.S. lifts restrictions on Russian uranium supplies - agency RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2007 -- The United States Court of International Trade has lifted discriminatory, anti-dumping restrictions on Russian low-enriched uranium (LEU) supplies, the chief of Russia's nuclear agency said Friday.
Arms exporter may sell blocking stake in AvtoVAZ to Western firms RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2007 -- Rosoboronexport is set to sell its blocking stake in Russia's largest car producer AvtoVAZ to Western car manufacturers, the head of Russia's arms exporter said Friday.
Russia ready to ship fuel to W. European nuclear power plants RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2007 -- Russia is ready to directly supply nuclear fuel to nuclear power plants in Western Europe, the director of the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) said Friday.
Russia promises retaliation if weapons deployed in space RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2007 -- Russia is ready to take appropriate measures if weapons are deployed in space, the commander of the Russian Space Forces said Thursday.
Russia to again decontaminate Proton-M crash site RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2007 -- Russia is due to carry out on Thursday the third decontamination of the launch site of a Proton-M rocket which crashed earlier this month, a Kazakh emergencies ministry spokesman said.
Russia: Imperial Anniversary Challenged In North Caucasus RFE/RL 27 Sep 2007 -- As Russia celebrates the 450th anniversary of the "voluntary incorporation" of three of its present-day North Caucasus republics into the Russian Empire, historians are contesting the notion that a 1557 alliance between Muscovy and Karbarda constituted imperial accession.
S-400 designer Alexander Lemansky dies of heart failure RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2007 -- The chief designer of the S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) air defense system died Thursday at the Kapustin Yar firing range in south Russia, a spokesman for the Almaz company said Thursday.
Russia denies reports it sold N.Korea centrifuge material RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2007 -- A deputy Russian foreign minister Thursday denied reports that Russia sold North Korea aluminum pipes, that the media said could be used to produce uranium enrichment centrifuges.
Russia may build civilian launch site in Far East RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2007 -- Russia is to close a military space center in the Far East and find a suitable location for a new civilian launch site in the region, a first deputy prime minister said Wednesday.
Russian-U.S. missile defense talks to be held in Moscow Oct. 12 RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2007 -- The foreign and defense ministers of Russia and the United States are set to meet on October 12 in Moscow for missile defense talks, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday.
Russia: When Politics Becomes A Family Affair RFE/RL 26 Sep 2007 -- Family values dominate Russian President Vladimir Putin's new government.
Russia: From Silovik Power To A Corporate State RFE/RL 25 Sep 2007 -- The domination of the siloviki -- people who emerged from the KGB or its successor organizations -- in Russian political and economic life is an accomplished fact.
Russia: Who's In, Who's Out In New Government RFE/RL 25 Sep 2007 -- In naming a new government, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have opted for stability instead of a major shake-up
President Putin announces new Russian Cabinet RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday Russia's new Cabinet, including new ministers of health, economics, and regional development.
Russia hopes NATO states will join missile defense plans RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2007 -- Russia hopes NATO member states will take part in Russia's initiative to set up a non-strategic missile defense system for Europe, the country's foreign minister said.
Mideast unaffected by Russian arms sales to Syria - Lavrov RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2007 -- Russian arms sales to Syria do not disturb the balance of forces in the Middle East, Russia's acting foreign minister said Monday.
Russia, India to build new joint hypersonic missile in 5-7 yrs RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2007 -- The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos will complete work on a new hypersonic missile in five to seven years' time, an Indian defense official said Monday.
Russia, U.S. to conduct joint naval exercises Sept. 28-30 RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2007 -- Two U.S. Navy combat ships will arrive September 24 in the port of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East to participate in joint maneuvers with the Russian Navy, Russia's Pacific Fleet spokesman said Saturday.
Russia to send military observers to Darfur - UN envoy RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2007 -- Russia is planning to send a group of military experts to Darfur to join the largest UN peacekeeping operation to date, Russia's envoy to the UN said Saturday.
Russia to boost Ground Forces air defense - commander RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2007 -- The Russian army will adopt a modernized version of the Tor-M air defense system in 2008, the Ground Forces press service said Friday.
Russia's PM proposes new government structure to president RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday the new prime minister, Viktor Zubkov, had submitted proposals on a new government structure.
Russia: NGO Says Up To 3,000 Soldiers Die In Noncombat Deaths Every Year RFE/RL 20 Sep 2007 -- A rights group says that up to 3,000 Russian soldiers lose their lives in noncombat situations every year.
Russian Bear bombers fly along Alaskan, Canadian coastline RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2007 -- Two Russian strategic Tu-95MS Bear-H bombers carried out a flight along the coasts of Alaska and Canada during recent command and post exercises, the Russian Air Force announced Thursday.
Russia promises not to build up arms during CFE moratorium RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2007 -- Russia will not scale up armaments for the duration of a moratorium on the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty, a senior Defense Ministry official told Russia's parliament Wednesday.
Russia could return to CFE Treaty if NATO ratifies - diplomat RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2007 -- Russia could lift its moratorium on the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) if NATO countries ratify the amended version of the document, a senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday.
Russian space launch vehicle firing tests set for 2008 RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2007 -- The Angara space launch vehicle first stage firing tests will take place in 2008, the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center web site said Wednesday.
Russia still worried by U.S. missile defense plan - chief of staff RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2007 -- Moscow views the U.S. missile defense program in Central Europe as anti-Russian, but has sufficient capability to counter it, a top military official said Wednesday.
Russia says no progress on missile shield talks with U.S. RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2007 -- Russia and the United States have failed to make progress during two rounds of consultations on the deployment of U.S. missile defense elements in Europe, a senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday.
FSB officer arrested on suspicion of accepting $1.4 mln bribe RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2007 -- An officer serving with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has been detained on suspicion of receiving a 1 million euro ($1.4 million) bribe, a law enforcement source said Wednesday.
Suspect in British Murder Case Runs for Russian Parliament VOA 18 Sep 2007 -- Russia's ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party has confirmed Andrei Lugovoi, a man wanted for murder in Britain, to be one its candidates for upcoming elections to the Russian Parliament
Russia to create low-enriched uranium reserves in Siberia RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2007 -- Russia plans to create guaranteed reserves of low-enriched uranium worth up to $300 million at an international nuclear center in Angarsk, East Siberia, Russia's nuclear chief said Tuesday.
Russia concerned by media reports of Iran military action - Lavrov RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2007 -- Russia is concerned by media reports that military action against Iran could take place soon, the acting Russian foreign minister said Tuesday.
French, Russian foreign ministers to hold talks focusing on Iran RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2007 -- The foreign ministers of Russia and France will hold talks on Tuesday expected to focus on Iran, two days after Bernard Kouchner said Paris should prepare for possible war with Tehran.
Zubkov Nearly Becomes Leading Opposition Candidate RFE/RL 17 Sep 2007 -- A conference of the Other Russia opposition movement voted for newly confirmed Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov as its presidential candidate, before the group's presidium overturned the result.
Russia hopes to adopt nuclear safety law by 2009 RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2007 -- Russia's industrial safety regulator said Monday it hopes a nuclear security law will be passed before the United Nations nuclear watchdog's inspection, due in 2009.
Russian strategic bombers to conduct exercises this week RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2007 -- Russian strategic bombers will conduct a series of long-range training flights, with aerial refueling during the exercises, scheduled for September 18-21, an Air Force spokesman said Monday.
Vietnam returns 4 kg of highly enriched uranium to Russia RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2007 -- Vietnam has returned about 4 kilograms (9 pounds) of highly enriched uranium to Russia, nuclear power agency Rosatom said.
Lugovoi sues paper for defamation in polonium poisoning report RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2007 -- Andrei Lugovoi, wanted in Britain over the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, has sued Russian newspaper Kommersant for an article he said portrays him as a murderer, the businessman's lawyer said Monday.
Russia, India to start active phase of joint antiterrorism drill RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2007 -- Russian and Indian airborne troops will begin on Sunday the active phase of INDRA-2007 joint counter-terrorism exercises in northwest Russia's Pskov Region.
Litvinenko murder suspect confirms plans to stand for election RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2007 -- Andrei Lugovoi, a Russian businessman who the U.K. suspects of murdering Alexander Litvinenko, confirmed on Sunday that he would run for parliament as a candidate for an ultranationalist party.
Russian Murder Suspect Nominated to Run for Parliament VOA 16 Sep 2007 -- Russian news reports say Andrei Lugovoi, the sole suspect in last year's poisoning death of a Kremlin critic in London, has been nominated to run for the Russian parliament on an ultra-nationalist ticket.
New Russian Prime Minister Confirmed In Office RFE/RL 14 Sep 2007 -- The Russian State Duma today overwhelmingly confirmed Viktor Zubkov as prime minister.
Viktor Zubkov becomes Russia's new prime minister RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Friday appointing Viktor Zubkov prime minister after the lower house of parliament voted overwhelmingly to back his candidacy, the Kremlin press office said.
Russia resumes Su-24 flights in Far East - Air Force RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2007 -- Russia's Air Force has resumed Su-24 tactical bomber flights in the country's Far East after a suspension following an August crash caused by a technical failure, an Air Force spokesman said Friday.
Russia hails CFE Treaty conference plan RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2007 -- Russia welcomes Germany's initiative to hold an international conference on the future of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) in October, a Foreign Ministry official said Friday.
State Duma ratifies additional Russia-IAEA protocol RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2007 -- The lower house of Russia's parliament ratified Friday an additional protocol between Russia and the UN nuclear watchdog to a Soviet-era agreement, on guarantees in Russia.
Russian Parliament Approves Political Unkown, Zubkov as Prime Minister VOA 14 Sep 2007 -- The Russian Parliament has overwhelmingly approved President Vladimir Putin's choice to be the country's new Prime Minister
Analysis: What's Behind Putin's Cabinet Shakeup? RFE/RL 13 Sep 2007 -- The surprise replacement of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov by the obscure figure of Federal Financial Monitoring Service Director Viktor Zubkov has prompted a lot of questions, mainly boiling down to: Why did President Vladimir Putin take this step and what will come next?
Russian Navy commander dismissed - military source RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2007 -- Commander of the Russian Navy, Fleet Admiral Vladimir Masorin has been dismissed due to length-of-service limitations, a Defense Ministry's source told RIA Novosti Thursday.
PM designate Zubkov says may run for president RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2007 -- Viktor Zubkov, named by President Vladimir Putin as prime minister following the dismissal of Mikhail Fradkov's Cabinet, said he could run for the presidency next year.
Russia: Surprise Candidate Could Indicate Putin's Indecision RFE/RL 12 Sep 2007 -- The murky politics of Vladimir Putin's Kremlin became even more opaque today as the Russian president named an obscure official, Viktor Zubkov, as prime minister.
Russia: Putin's Nomination For Premier Stuns Political Elite RFE/RL 12 Sep 2007 -- Already caught off-guard by the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov today, Russia's political elite was sent reeling by the follow-up announcement that little-known Federal Financial Monitoring Service Director Viktor Zubkov is President Vladimir Putin's choice to head the next cabinet.
Russia's President Advances Unexpected Choice for Prime Minister VOA 12 Sep 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignation of the entire Russian government, raising speculation that an unexpected choice for new prime minister could also become Mr. Putin's successor in the Kremlin
Experts to visit Gabala radar station next week RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2007 -- Azerbaijani-Russian-U.S. consultations on the joint use of the Gabala radar station that Russia leases from Azerbaijan will be held within a week, a spokesman for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Moscow Announces Powerful New Bomb RFE/RL 12 Sep 2007 -- It's being dubbed the "father of all bombs" and it is alleged to have a capacity four times more powerful than its U.S. equivalent.
Putin Accepts Government's Resignation, Nominates Zubkov RFE/RL 12 Sep 2007 -- When Mikhail Fradkov stepped down today as Russian prime minister, many Russia-watchers were certain of one thing: Sergei Ivanov, a close Putin ally and presidential front-runner, was likely to be nominated for the prime minister's job.
Russia, U.S. disagree on new arms deal - Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2007 -- Russia and the United States have fundamental differences on a new agreement that is to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction (START) Treaty, a senior Foreign Ministry official said Wednesday.
Russian military officer sentenced to 9 years in jail for spying RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2007 -- The Moscow Military District Court sentenced Wednesday Igor Arsentyev, a lieutenant colonel in the reserves, to nine years in prison after finding him guilty of high treason.
Russia tests world's most powerful vacuum bomb RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2007 -- Russia has tested a thermobaric bomb that is the most powerful in the world, a top military official said Tuesday.
Russian, U.S. diplomats to discuss arms reduction pact in Paris RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2007 -- Russian-U.S. consultations on a Soviet-era deal to limit conventional weapons in Europe, on which Russia has imposed a moratorium, will be held in Paris Tuesday, the Russian Embassy said.
Indonesia-Russia Arms Deal Raises Concern VOA 11 Sep 2007 -- Indonesia has signed a $1 billion arms package to update its crumbling military
Russia: Powerful New Investigative Body Begins Work RFE/RL 10 Sep 2007 -- Russian law-enforcement is in the midst of a quiet revolution.
Iran-Russia talks on Bushehr nuclear power plant on good track: Elham IRNA 08 Sep 2007 -- Talks between Iranian and Russian officials about completion of the delayed project on Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran "is going ahead on a good track," government spokesman, Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Saturday.
Russia, U.S. agree to continue missile defense talks - Putin RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2007 -- Russia and the United States will continue looking for a solution to the ongoing dispute on U.S. plans to deploy missile defense elements in Central Europe, President Vladimir Putin said Friday.
Putin Signs Uranium Agreement In Australia RFE/RL 07 Sep 2007 -- Russia and Australia have signed an agreement that clears the way for Russia to buy exports of Australian uranium for use in Russian civilian nuclear power programs.
Australia strikes nuclear deal with Russia RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2007 -- Australia could supply Russia with uranium worth $1 billion as part of a bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement signed between the two countries Friday.
New Investigative Agency Starts Work In Russia RFE/RL 07 Sep 2007 -- A powerful new Russian law enforcement agency called the Investigative Committee has began work.
Russia: Deal Set To Free Up Sale Of Australian Uranium RFE/RL 06 Sep 2007 -- This week's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Sydney brings together some countries that don't appear to share many business interests -- Russia and host nation Australia, for example
Japanese Satellite Lost in Russian Rocket Explosion VOA 06 Sep 2007 -- Kazakhstan has suspended launches of the Russian Proton rocket at the Baikonur Space Center following a failed liftoff and loss of the payload, a Japanese communications satellite
Indonesia, Russia Sign Trade and Defense Deals VOA 06 Sep 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Indonesia to finalize a $1 billion defense agreement and to strengthen economic ties
Russia signs deal on $1 bln loan to Indonesia for arms purchases RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- Russia has signed an agreement with Indonesia to provide a $1 billion credit line to the southeast Asian country for Russian weapons purchases.
Kazakhs Announce Probe Into Russian Rocket Crash RFE/RL 06 Sep 2007 -- An unmanned Russian rocket has crashed after blasting off from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan.
Russia, U.S. can agree on missile defense and CFE - Lavrov RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- An agreement can be reached between Russia and the United States on an ongoing missile defense dispute and the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), Russia's foreign minister said Thursday.
Russian, U.S. officials to hold missile shield talks in Paris RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- High-ranking diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Paris Monday to discuss U.S. plans to deploy missile defense elements in Central Europe, a Russian Foreign Ministry source said.
Crashed Proton-M rocket was insured for $300 million RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- A proton-M rocket with a Japanese communications satellite on board that crashed shortly after launch early Thursday was insured for $300 million, an insurance company spokesman said.
Russia calls on UN to keep space weapon free RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- Russia is to put forward a draft resolution to the United Nations banning the deployment of weapons in outer space, a Russian UN mission official statement said Thursday.
Russian Proton-M rocket with Japanese satellite crashes on launch RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- A Russian Proton-M booster rocket carrying a Japanese communications satellite exploded shortly after lift-off early Thursday, a space agency spokesman said.
Russia says NATO jets escort its bombers on long-range patrols RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2007 -- NATO jets escort almost all Russian strategic bombers engaged in long-range patrols, Alexander Drobyshevsky, an aide to the commander of Russia's Air Force told RIA Novosti Thursday.
Russia: Foreign Minister Draws 'Red Lines' RFE/RL 05 Sep 2007 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to students and faculty of the elite Moscow State Institute of International Relations on September 3 in an address that revealed much continuity with Soviet-era thinking.
Russian strategic bombers to begin patrols Sep. 6 - Air Force RIA Novsoti 05 Sep 2007 -- Russian long-range Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bombers will begin patrolling the country's remote areas beginning September 6, Col. Alexander Drobyshevsky, an Air Force spokesman, said Wednesday.
Russia: Duma Elections To Test Russia's Political Parties RFE/RL 04 Sep 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin has fired the starting gun on Russia's State Duma election season
Bush, Putin to discuss U.S. missile plans at Sydney APEC summit RIA Novosti 04 Sep 2007 -- George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin are to discuss U.S. plans for anti-missile technology in Europe at an September 8-9 Asia-Pacific leaders' summit in Sydney, a Russian presidential aide said Tuesday.
Russia: Kosovo, Missile Defense Mark 'Red Line' In Foreign Policy RFE/RL 03 Sep 2007 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says U.S. missile defense and Kosovo are two "red-line" issues where the Kremlin will not agree to compromise.
No plans to deploy nukes in Belarus - Russian FM RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister denied Monday any plans by Russia to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, following last months allegations that nuclear facilities could be deployed on Belarusian territory.
Russia sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit North Korea RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2007 -- Russia will send two cargo aircraft containing humanitarian aid to North Korea Monday, to assist the region following the devastating floods that ravaged the country in August.
Russia to continue advanced missile tests in 2007-SMF commander RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2007 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces will conduct more tests of new warheads for its intercontinental ballistic missiles later this year, the SMF commander said Saturday.
Moscow welcomes nuclear agency's report on Iran RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2007 -- Russia takes a positive view of a report by the UN nuclear watchdog's director general, Mohamed ElBaradei, on the Iranian nuclear program, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Saturday.

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