October 2007 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia expects U.S. missile defense proposal in writing soon RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2007 -- Russia expects the United States to present its missile defense proposals in writing in the near future, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russia Says US Ignoring Moscow's Missile Shield Alternatives VOA 31 Oct 2007 -- Russia is accusing the United States of pressing forward with plans for a missile defense system in Europe, without giving proper consideration to Russian-proposed alternatives.
Putin says Russia won't be dictated to over arms exports RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2007 -- Russia will not allow other countries to put restrictions on its arms exports, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Russia urges rest of foreign aid to destroy chemical weapons RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2007 -- Western states have only provided 25% of $2 billion promised to help Russia destroy its stockpiles of chemical weapons by 2012, a deputy head of the federal industry agency said on Wednesday.
Russian, U.S. experts to play war games in Moscow RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2007 -- Russian and U.S. military experts begin on Tuesday a two-day command-and-post (CAP) exercise to practice joint peacekeeping operations, Russia's Ground Forces spokesman said.
Russia to launch German satellite on November 1 RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2007 -- A Russian Cosmos 3M carrier rocket will launch on November 1 a German SAR-Lupe satellite from the Plesetsk space center in northern Russia, the defense ministry said Tuesday.
Siberian uranium enrichment center open to all - Russian UN envoy RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2007 -- Russia will grant any country in the world the use of an international uranium enrichment center currently being constructed in east Siberia, Russia's ambassador to the UN has said.
Russia could sign deal in Nov. to build 4 power units in India RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2007 -- Russia expects to sign an agreement with India to build another four power units for the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in November, Russia's acting security council secretary said on Tuesday.
France and Germany Urge Russia to Continue Conventional Arms Pact VOA 29 Oct 2007 -- Germany and France have urged Russia to withdraw its threat to suspend compliance with a 1990 treaty limiting conventional forces in Europe.
Russian major sentenced to seven years for spying for Poland RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2007 -- A military court in Moscow sentenced Monday a Russian major to seven years in prison for spying for Poland.
Russia launches ICBM RS-18 from Baikonur in Kazakhstan RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2007 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) have successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile RS-18 (SS-19 Stiletto) from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, an SMF spokesman said.
New Russia Debate Takes Shape RFE/RL 28 Oct 2007 -- Top U.S. foreign policy officials appear determined to put talk of a new Cold War with Russia on ice.
Litvinenko killers should be sought in London - Lugovoi RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2007 -- British press reports that ex-Russian Federal Security Service officer Alexander Litvinenko worked for MI6 could change the course of investigation into his death, a suspect in the case said Saturday.
Russia begins large-scale military exercises in Far East RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2007 -- Russia began on Sunday large-scale military exercises in the Far East to practice interoperability between troops, the press office of the Far Eastern military district said.
Russia launches Proton carrier rocket after the ban RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Russia has successfully conducted a delayed launch of a Proton carrier rocket from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, the Federal Space Agency (Roskosmos) said Friday.
Putin compares U.S. missile defense plans with 1962 Cuban crisis RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin compared on Friday U.S. missile defense system plans for Central Europe with the 1962 Cuban crisis.
Russia set to launch 5 ballistic missiles by yearend RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces will conduct five launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles by the end of 2007, the SMF commander said Friday.
Russian Bear bombers conduct cruise missile practice RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2007 -- Two Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers will practice on Friday launches of cruise missiles at a testing site in southern Russia, an Air Force spokesman said.
Relationship With Russia Dominates NATO Session's Closing Day AFPS 25 Oct 2007 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up his second day here focusing on NATO's relationship with Russia, as well as Russian objections to some alliance activities.
Gates Calls U.S. Offers to Russia on Missile Defense Enough AFPS 25 Oct 2007 -- The United States has given Russia sufficient concessions regarding a proposed missile defense system in Eastern Europe and supports diplomatic and economic measures to rein in the Iranian missile threat, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Proton rocket to launch Glonass satellites Friday RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- The delayed launch of three Glonass satellites on board a Proton rocket is set to go ahead on Friday from the Baikonur space center, a Khrunichev State Research and Development statement said Thursday.
Russia has enough uranium for nuclear power plants - minister RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- Russia's natural resources minister said Thursday Russia will have sufficient uranium reserves for the construction of new nuclear power plants in the country.
Russia says Siberian uranium enrichment center open to all RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- Any country interested in secure uranium deliveries for energy generation is welcome to join a project to build an international uranium enrichment center in east Siberia, a first deputy prime minister said on Thursday.
NATO states could ratify CFE treaty before deadline - Russia RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- Russia's defense minister said Thursday that NATO member states could ratify the adapted Conventional Forces in Europe treaty (CFE) before the Russian deadline for a moratorium expires in December.
Israeli official says Russian arms deals undermine Mideast peace RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- A top Israeli security adviser said on Thursday that Russia's arms deals with Iran and Syria undermine the Middle East peace process.
Ivanov says Russia will never harm Israel's security interests RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2007 -- Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov denied on Thursday that Moscow's actions in the Middle East are undermining Israeli security.
Sestanovich: Putin Promotes Guessing Game on Russia's Leadership cfr.org 24 Oct 2007
Analysis: Putin's Russia Stakes Its Ground cfr.org 24 Oct 2007 -- For U.S. and European policymakers who had consigned Kremlinology to the history shelf of research libraries, the past two years have brought cause for regret
U.S., Russia Not Headed for New Cold War, Gates Says AFPS 24 Oct 2007 -- The United States and Russia are not headed toward a new Cold War, and the United States still considers Russia a strategic ally, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during an interview with Radio Free Europe yesterday in Prague.
Kazakhstan lifts ban on Russian rocket launches from Baikonur RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2007 -- Kazakhstan has lifted its ban on launches of Russian Proton-type rockets from its space center in Baikonur, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.
Russia says military ties with Belarus stronger due to NATO RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2007 -- Russia's defense minister said on Tuesday that NATO's eastward expansion and U.S. missile shield plans have encouraged Russia and Belarus to boost military-political cooperation.
Russia, Japan confirm commitment to peace treaty RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2007 -- The Russian and Japanese foreign ministers confirmed on Tuesday their commitment to finding a mutual solution for concluding a formal peace treaty.
Molnia-M carrier rocket to orbit military satellite RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2007 -- A Molnia-M booster rocket was launched from the Plesetsk space center in north Russia on Tuesday to orbit a Cosmos military satellite, a Space Forces spokesman said.
Russia scraps nine more Topol systems under START-1 treaty RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2007 -- Russia has dismantled another nine outdated Topol mobile missile systems under a major international treaty on strategic arms reductions, the Strategic Missile Forces said in a statement Tuesday.
Russia says U.S. has yet to formally present missile proposals RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2007 -- The United States has not as yet formally presented its missile defense proposals in writing to Russia, the Russian foreign minister said on Friday.
Russia: Top U.S. Diplomat Downplays Talk Of Rift RFE/RL 19 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates got a frosty reception in Moscow last week when they met their Russian counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Anatoly Serdyukov
Kuril issue should not spoil Russia-Japan relations - Kamynin RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2007 -- Cooperation between Russia and Japan should not suffer from the unresolved territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Russia, India sign advanced fighter jet agreement RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2007 -- Russia and India have closed a deal to jointly develop a fifth-generation fighter plane, a spokesman for the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said on Thursday.
Russia to continue developing defense capability - Putin RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia will continue to develop both nuclear and conventional components of its armed forces.
Russia announces successful Topol ballistic missile test RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2007 -- Russia has successfully test-fired an RS-12 Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk space center, a spokesman for the Strategic Missile Forces announced on Thursday.
Russian-Indian military cooperation meeting begins in Moscow RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- The seventh session of the Russian-Indian intergovernmental commission for military-technical cooperation, presided by both countries' defense ministers, began in Moscow Wednesday.
Russian military chief says no need to give up INF Treaty RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- Relinquishing the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty could spur the use of weapons of mass destruction, Russia's top military official said on Wednesday.
Russia's army chief criticizes U.S. missile defense proposals RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. has made no new proposals to try and resolve a dispute with Russia over Washington's plans to place elements of its missile shield in Europe, Russia's chief of the General Staff said Wednesday.
Russia to develop new carrier rocket for manned space flight RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2007 -- Russia's space agency will soon announce a tender to develop a new carrier rocket, to ensure successful implementation of its manned-flight program, a top space official said Wednesday.
Putin: Delay in completion of Bushehr power plant has no political reason IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the delay in completion of Bushehr power plant has no political reason and Russia is seriously working to complete it as soon as possible.
Putin: Russia to run Bushehr nuclear power plant at the earliest IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that delay in completion of Bushehr nuclear power plant is not politically motivated and Russia is serious about finishing the job as soon as possible but there are some minor issues which should first be resolved.
Iran, Russia officials discuss completion of Bushehr nuclear plant IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Chairman of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Reza Aqazadeh and chief of Russian Federal Nuclear Power Agency Sergei Kiriyenko were present at the venue where President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday.
Putin: Russia to continue nuclear cooperation with Iran IRNA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at a joint press conference on the sidelines of the second Caspian Sea littoral states summit here Tuesday underlined that Russia is to continue nuclear cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Russia And Iran: Odd Couple In Tehran? RFE/RL 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad met for talks in Tehran today during the first visit to the Iranian capital by a Kremlin leader since 1943.
Putin Warns Against Use of Force on Landmark Visit to Iran VOA 16 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned against the use of military force in the Caspian region
Inside The Corporation: Russia's Power Elite RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- In his mission to restore Russia's pride and prestige, President Vladimir Putin has repackaged the Soviet national anthem, reinvented patriotic pro-Kremlin youth groups, and revived the cult of the suave KGB officer.
Russia: As Elections Near, Rivalries In Putin Circle Heat Up RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- Russians are suddenly getting a rare peek into the shadowy intrigues and high-stakes power struggles unfolding inside Vladimir Putin's Kremlin.
Russia: Why The Chekist Mind-Set Matters RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- No one knows how many people were working for or with the KGB when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991
Inside The Corporation: Russia's Power Elite RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- Russia is run by a collective leadership -- the Kremlin Corporation's board of directors, so to speak. Putin is the front man and public face for an elite group of seasoned bureaucrats, most of whom are veterans of the KGB and hail from the president's native St. Petersburg.
Putin's Meeting With Merkel Shows Strains In EU-Russia Ties RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- Speaking at a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised growing trade between Europe and Russia
Putin rejects western intimidation tactics over Iran's nuclear program IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly rejected western intimidation tactics against Iran over its nuclear program.
Psychological warfare by western intelligence services to cancel Putin's visit to Tehran IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- On the verge of upcoming Caspian Sea littoral states summit in Tehran, the western intelligence services have launched a psychological warfare to call off the visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Tehran.
Iran rejects rumor about possible assassination plot against Putin IRNA 15 Oct 2007 -- Spokesman of Iranian foreign ministry on Sunday evening categorically rejected a rumor propagated by certain media about a possible terrorist attempt against Russian President
Alleged Plot To Kill Putin In Iran Overshadows Landmark Trip RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- An alleged plot by suicide bombers in Iran to assassinate Russian President Vladmir Putin has cast a shadow over his landmark trip to Tehran today to attend a summit of Caspian Sea heads of state.
Twelve Who Have Putin's Ear RFE/RL 15 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle is a mysterious and close-knit group, although it features its own tensions and conflicts
Expert questions effectiveness of nuclear deterrence strategy RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Nuclear deterrence as a key to international stability is becoming irrelevant, but Russia cannot afford to abandon it just yet, the director of a Russian think tank said Monday.
Nuclear power plant construction a priority for Russia - Ivanov RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- The construction of nuclear power plants is of one of the top and most important priorities for the Russian nuclear energy system, a Russian first deputy prime minister said on Monday.
Russian strategic bombers to conduct exercises Oct. 16-30 RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Russian strategic bombers will conduct October 16-30 a series of long-range training flights, with simulated bomber raids and missile launches, an Air Force spokesman said on Monday.
Rice expresses concern over Russia's military build-up RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. administration is concerned about Russia's rapid increase in military spending and recently resumed patrol flights by Russian strategic bombers, the U.S. Secretary of State said.
Putin Going to Iran Despite Reported Death Plot VOA 15 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is going ahead with his planned trip to Iran, despite reports of an assassination plot against him in that country
Moscow seeks missile defense talks in Russia-NATO council RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it wants U.S. plans to deploy components of its global missile defense system in Europe to be tabled for Russia-NATO Council discussions.
Russia to launch four U.S. satellites on Oct. 21 RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Russia will launch four U.S. Globalstar satellites into orbit on board a Soyuz-FG carrier rocket from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on October 21, Russia's space agency said on Monday.
Cleanup after rocket crash in Kazakhstan completed RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2007 -- Kazakhstan has completed decontamination work at the site where a Russian Proton rocket crashed last month, the Central Asian country's emergencies ministry said on Monday.
Russia: Putin, Merkel Seek Agreement On International Problems RFE/RL 14 Oct 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin is due in Germany today for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has stressed the need for "good relations at all levels" with Russia.
Russia concerned by Japan-U.S. missile shield - FM Lavrov RIA Novoti 13 Oct 2007 -- Russia is concerned by plans by the U.S. and Japan to deploy a joint missile defense system, the foreign minister told Tokyo's Kyodo news agency.
Gates: U.S. Prepared to Work with Russian Military AFPS 13 Oct 2007 -- The United States and Russia face some common security challenges and there are ways to cooperate in meeting those challenges, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Russians Query Gates on Space Weapons, Arms Sales, Eastern Europe AFPS 13 Oct 2007 -- Russian officers here attending the 175 year-old Military Academy of the General Staff were poised and ready when U.S. Defense Secretary Robert. M. Gates opened the floor to questions following his nearly hour-long speech.
In Moscow, Rice And Gates Meet With Russian Dissidents And Military RFE/RL 13 Oct 2007 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates delivered a two-pronged message to Russia today, offering U.S. support for democratic dissidents and military cooperation with Moscow to take on common threats.
Russia, U.S. Fail To Bridge Differences Over Missile Defense RFE/RL 12 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates held a series of so-called "two-plus-two" meetings in Moscow today with their Russian counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Anatoly Serdyukov.
US, Russia Fail to Resolve Strategic Differences in Moscow Talks VOA 12 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. secretaries of state and defense and their Russian counterparts say experts from the two countries will seek to narrow differences over a series of strategic issues that the ministers failed to resolve during face to face talks in Moscow
U.S., Russian Leaders Agree to Meet Again AFPS 12 Oct 2007 -- U.S. and Russian foreign affairs and defense leaders made no major breakthroughs during what they're calling their first "two-plus-two" talks on strategic security, but they agreed to meet again in Washington in six months.
Lukashenko says Russian arms exporter breaks delivery terms RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- The Belarusian president accused Russia's state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport of delaying deliveries and failing to honor its contractual obligations.
Russia, U.S. fail to agree on key issues at defense talks RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- The U.S. and Russia failed to resolve a missile defense dispute at Friday's talks in Moscow between the countries' foreign and defense ministers, but agreed to resume negotiations in Washington next April.
Missile Defense Tops Agenda at Gates, Rice Meeting with Russian Leaders AFPS 12 Oct 2007 -- U.S. plans to base missile defense radar and interceptors in Poland and the Czech Republic and Russia's opposition to those plans were at the heart of talks between U.S. and Russian leaders here this morning.
Russia refuses to back down on U.S. missile shield, CFE RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- Russia refuses to change its position on U.S. plans to deploy missile defense elements in Europe and demands on an arms reduction treaty, a senior Defense Ministry official said on Friday.
Russia says space launch vehicles tests to start on schedule RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- The first tests of a new breed of Russian space launch vehicles, Angara carrier rockets, will start on schedule in 2011, a Russian first deputy prime minister said on Friday.
Putin warns U.S. against rushing missile deals with Europe RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- Russia's president said he hoped the U.S. would not rush to finalize missile defense agreements with Europe until talks with Russia were over.
U.S. needs Europe missile shield but will view Putin offer -Rice RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- The United States secretary of state said Washington needs to pursue a missile shield in Central Europe but is willing to consider other potential locations as well.
Russia's Soyuz to dock with International Space Station RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2007 -- A Russian Soyuz TMA-11 spaceship carrying members of the 16th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to dock on Friday, Russia's mission control said.
Putin Tells Rice, Gates Not to Push Missile Defense VOA 12 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States to back off plans for a missile defense system in eastern Europe and warned that his country might withdraw from a key missile treaty.
Little Progress Expected At U.S.-Russia Talks RFE/RL 11 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrive in Moscow on October 12 to discuss plans to deploy parts of a missile-defense shield in Central Europe.
Kazakhstan: Rocket Ban Still In Place Ahead Of Scheduled Russian Launch RFE/RL 11 Oct 2007 -- Russia is scheduled to launch a Proton rocket into orbit with three of its GLONASS satellites from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome on October 25.
Russian military expert says U.S. to stick to missile plansRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- The United States will not abandon its plans to deploy elements of its missile defense system in Central Europe after the upcoming talks with Russia, a senior Russian military expert said on Thursday.
U.S. defense system in Poland "threat to Russia" says expertRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- The missile defense elements the U.S. plans to deploy in Poland could be used as shock weapons, and present a real threat to Russia, a Russian military expert said on Thursday.
Russia successfully tests short-range missile interceptorRIA Novosti 11 Oct 2007 -- Russia has successfully test-fired a short-range anti-ballistic missile at a test site in Kazakhstan, a Space Forces spokesman said Thursday.
Sarkozy Says France, Russia, Narrow Some Differences RFE/RL 10 Oct 2007 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has held talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, saying he and his Russian counterpart found some common ground on the issues of Iran's nuclear program and Kosovo's future.
Russia: Minced Words Unlikely To Be On Menu At Putin-Sarkozy Dinner RFE/RL 09 Oct 2007 -- When Nicolas Sarkozy sits down to dinner with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his residence in a leafy Moscow suburb this evening, the two men will likely want to get straight down to business.
Russia expects positive U.S. response to missile shield proposals RIA Novosti 09 Oct 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he hoped that the U.S. response to Moscow's missile shield proposals would strengthen strategic stability and prevent new risks.
Russia: France's Sarkozy Takes Critical Stand On First Trip To Moscow RFE/RL 08 Oct 2007 -- If diplomacy is an art of nuance and of understatement, French President Nicolas Sarkozy at times has taken license to break the rules -- particularly when talking about Russia.
Russian parliament postpones consideration of CFE moratorium RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2007 -- The lower house of Russia's parliament postponed until November hearings on a bill submitted by President Vladimir Putin on imposing a moratorium on the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty.
Russia: Making Sense Of The 'Democracy Paradox' RFE/RL 08 Oct 2007 -- Russia is in the throes of another election cycle, and it seems certain the country's retreat from democracy will continue and accelerate.
U.S.: Moscow Talks To Focus On Missile Defense RFE/RL 07 Oct 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates will be in Moscow for two days next week for the so-called "two-plus-two" meetings to discuss several bilateral issues with their Russian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov.
Fradkov appointed head of Russia's foreign intelligence service RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2007 -- Former prime minister of Russia Mikhail Fradkov has been appointed the head of the Russian foreign intelligence service, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday.
Security Alliances Led By Russia, China Pool Resources RFE/RL 05 Oct 2007 -- A Russian-led defense alliance of former Soviet states and a regional security body headed by China have agreed to broaden cooperation.
Prime Minister Zubkov designates duties to deputy prime ministers RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2007 -- Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov signed a document defining the exact duties of his five deputy prime ministers on Friday, the Russian government's press office said.
Russian military base in Tajikistan to receive new equipment RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2007 -- Russia will hand over military hardware to Tajikistan in preparation for the modernization of its 201st Russian military base, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Friday.
Russia: Putin 'Unifies' A Party System On Life Support RFE/RL 04 Oct 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin's surprise announcement this week that he will head the pro-Kremlin Unified Russia party's list of candidates for the December 2 Duma elections sent shockwaves throughout the political system
Shrugs, Scorn Greet Putin's 'Prime Minister' Plans RFE/RL 03 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Putin has announced his intention to head the Unified Russia party's list of candidates for December's elections to the State Duma
Putin signs law on ratification of additional protocol with IAEA RIA Novosti 03 Oct 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin signed a law on the ratification of an additional protocol between Russia and the UN nuclear watchdog to a Soviet-era agreement on guarantees in Russia, the Kremlin press service said Wednesday.
Litvinenko suspect, Kommersant working on out-of-court agreement RIA Novosti 03 Oct 2007 -- Andrei Lugovoi and Kommersant, a leading Russian business daily, agreed Wednesday to keep working on an out-of-court agreement on the businessman's $800,000 lawsuit against the newspaper until November 6.
Russia: Putin Makes Next Move In 'Operation Successor' RFE/RL 02 Oct 2007 -- Has Russian President Vladimir Putin finally shown his hand?
Russia has no plans to import spent nuclear fuel RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2007 -- Russia does not intend in the foreseeable future to bring in spent nuclear fuel from other countries for storage and subsequent reprocessing, a senior nuclear industry official said Tuesday.
Russian experts fail to find polonium source in Litvinenko case RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2007 -- Russian experts have so far failed to trace the original source of the polonium believed to have been used in the fatal poisoning of ex-KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko, a top investigator said Tuesday.
Russia: Zubkov Could Well Be Putin's Man RFE/RL 01 Oct 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he will run for a seat in the State Duma as the top candidate for the pro-Kremlin Unified Russia party
Russia: Why The Kremlin Likes The CIA RFE/RL 01 Oct 2007 -- Even by the standards of late Putin-era Russian television, the recent "special report" by Rossiya television journalist Arkady Mamontov entitled "Barkhat.ru" (Velvet.ru in English) raised eyebrows.
Russia: Kasparov Seeks Unlikely 'Victory' In Presidential Vote RFE/RL 01 Oct 2007 -- Garry Kasparov's nomination on September 30 as a presidential candidate ends months of speculation over who would represent the motley group of opposition parties known as Other Russia in next year's election
Russia: Anticorruption Figure Sees Troubling Trends In Russia RFE/RL 01 Oct 2007 -- The word "nepotism" has been increasingly invoked in connection with the new Russian government
Putin says could be PM in 2008, will head United Russia list RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin said Monday he could become prime minister in 2008, if the United Russia party wins the December 2007 parliamentary elections, and that he will head the pro-presidential party's list.

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