December 2007 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia looks to nuclear cooperation with Uruguay RIA Novosti 31 Dec 2007 -- Russia looks to cooperation in the nuclear energy sphere with Uruguay, the country's ambassador to the Latin American state said on Monday.
Russian-Indian BrahMos JV buys plant to double missile production RIA Novosti 31 Dec 2007 -- The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos has bought a manufacturing plant in south India to double production of its supersonic cruise missiles, a company spokesman said on Monday.
Russian army to get new combat vehicles in 2008 - paper RIA Novosti 28 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has ordered new tank support combat vehicles to boost firepower of the Ground Forces armored units, a Russian newspaper reported.
Russia delivers equipment for Bushehr core operation RIA Novosti 28 Dec 20007 -- Russian nuclear fuel producer TVEL has supplied Iran with equipment for the reactor core operations at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, a company spokesperson said on Friday.
Russia denies talks with Iran on S-300 deliveries RIA Novosti 28 Dec 20007 -- Russia is not negotiating deliveries of S-300 air defense systems to Iran despite certain media rumors, the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said Friday.
Iran receives second batch of nuclear fuel from Russia RIA Novosti 28 Dec 20007 -- The second shipment of nuclear fuel was delivered from Russia to Iran for its Bushehr nuclear power plant on Friday, the state news agency IRNA said.
Poland, Russia to discuss missile defense in Warsaw, Jan. 10 RIA Novosti 28 Dec 2007 -- A Russian delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak, will visit Warsaw on January 10, 2008 to discuss the U.S. missile shield plans, a Polish official said on Friday.
Russian arms exports could be worth about $7.5 billion in 2008 RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2007 -- Russia could export weaponry worth about $7.5 billion in 2008, the head of the Russian Technology state-run corporation said on Thursday.
Foreign ministry says Russia helping Iran build up air defense RIA Novosti 27 Dec 20007 -- Russia is assisting Iran to strengthen the country's air defense, Russia's deputy foreign minister told journalists on Thursday.
Cold War Lite RFE/RL 26 Dec 2007
New Glonass satellites due to operate for seven years RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2007 -- The three Glonass-M navigation satellites that Russia launched on Tuesday will be operational for seven years, a design and production bureau spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russian defense ministry denies Finnish airspace violation RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2007 -- A Russian Tu-154 military aircraft which was flying along the Finnish border did not violate the country's air space, a Russian Air Force spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russia to sell advanced air defense systems to Iran RIA Novosti 26 Dec 20007 -- Iran signed a contract with Russia on Tuesday for the delivery of advanced S-300 air defense missile systems to the Islamic Republic, an Iranian news agency reported on Wednesday.
Russia sees no need for Iran to continue with uranium enrichment RIA Novosti 26 Dec 20007 -- Russia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Moscow saw no economic necessity for Iran to continue its controversial program to enrich uranium.
Proton booster rocket orbits Glonass satellites RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- Russia successfully orbited at 10:42 p.m. Moscow time (7:42 p.m. GMT) on Tuesday three Glonass navigation satellites, a spokesman for the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) said.
Tor-M2 systems to be supplied to Russian troops in 2009 RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- Supplies to the Russian Ground Forces of Tor-M2 low to medium-altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile systems (SA-15 Gauntlet) will start in 2009, a high-ranking military official said on Tuesday.
Russia test launches new RS-24 ICBM RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- Russia has conducted a second test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile with multiple warheads, a Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) spokesman said Tuesday.
Nuclear power corp. Rosenergoatom set for joint NPP projects RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- Russia's nuclear power corporation Rosenergoatom said on Tuesday it plans to carry out joint projects with aluminum company RusAl and energy giant Gazprom to build nuclear power plants in the country.
Russia successfully tests sea-based ballistic missile RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- Russia conducted Tuesday a successful test launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea in the Arctic, a Navy spokesman said.
Russian Air Force receives 4 modernized tactical bombers RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- Aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi has completed the delivery of four upgraded Su-24M2 Fencer tactical bombers to an Air Force regiment based in Russia's Far East, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Russia sees U.S. missile shield as threat to nuclear deterrent RIA Novosti 24 Dec 2007 -- Moscow regards U.S. plans to deploy missile defense bases in Central Europe as an attempt to weaken Russia's nuclear deterrent, the official Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Russia arms exports could exceed $7 bln in 2007 - Ivanov RIA Novosti 24 Dec 2007 -- Russia's arms and military equipment exports in 2007 could exceed $7 billion, Sergei Ivanov, a first deputy prime minister, said on Monday.
Russia to establish national nuclear university - nuclear chief RIA Novosti 24 Dec 2007 -- A national nuclear university will be established as part of a project to set up Rosatom, the state nuclear power corporation, Russia's nuclear chief Sergei Kiriyenko said on Monday.
Russia could build more NPPs in Iran - Iranian lawmaker RIA Novosti 24 Dec 20007 -- Russia will have a good chance of participation in the construction of new nuclear power plants in Iran if it completes the Bushehr nuclear power plant on time, a top Iranian official said on Monday.
Russia's new Pacific Fleet commander takes office RIA Novosti 22 Dec 2007 -- Rear Admiral Konstantin Sidenko was introduced as commander of Russia's Pacific Fleet in the port of Vladivostok on Saturday.
British council closure due to Litvinenko case - ambassador RIA Novosti 21 Dec 2007 -- A crisis in Russia-U.K. relations was the cause of the closure of the British Council's regional offices in Russia from January 1, 2008, Russia's ambassador to London, Yury Fedotov, said on Friday.
Russian, Kazakh leaders pledge to continue nuclear cooperation RIA Novosti 20 Dec 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia and Kazakhstan had pledged to carry on cooperating in the peaceful use of nuclear power.
Russian commander says strategic bomber patrols to continue RIA Novosti 20 Dec 2007 -- There are no technical obstacles to the continuation of long-distance patrols by Russian strategic bombers, the commander of the Air Force's strategic aviation said on Thursday.
Russia: Putin's Plan To Become 'Father Of A New Country' RFE/RL 20 Dec 2007 -- Many observers of Russia are puzzled as to why President Vladimir Putin went to such bizarre lengths to turn the country's recent legislative elections into a "national referendum" on his own rule.
Russia: Measuring Influence, Emotions Aside RFE/RL 20 Dec 2007
Russian fuel supplies bring Iran closer to nuclear arms - Israel RIA Novosti 20 Dec 20007 -- Russian nuclear fuel supplies and the construction of an atomic power plant in Iran aid the Islamic Republic in its attempts to develop nuclear weapons, an Israeli government minister said on Thursday.
Iran nuclear plant won't be launched before late 2008 - Russia RIA Novosti 20 Dec 20007 -- Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr will not be commissioned before the end of 2008, the Russian contractor building the $1 billion plant said on Thursday.
Putin says Russia does not want to be superpower RIA Novosti 19 Dec 2007 -- Russia does not want to be a superpower dominating the modern world or imposing its opinion on others, but hopes to develop its capabilities enough to protect its interests, the Russian president has said.
Russian military to adopt Topol-M MIRV missile soon RIA Novosti 19 Dec 2007 -- A new multiple-warhead missile system armed with Topol-M multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRV) will go into service in Russia's Armed Forces soon, a first deputy prime minister said.
Russia: U.S. Magazine Marks Putin's 'Grand Bargain' RFE/RL 19 Dec 2007 -- The announcement that "Time" magazine has named Russian President Vladimir Putin its person of the year will come as little surprise to most Russians.
Russia: In Earliest Stages Of Presidential Race, Liberals Already Faring Poorly RFE/RL 19 Dec 2007 -- Russian presidential hopefuls are actively registering their candidacies for the March 2 election ahead of a preliminary deadline on December 23
FSB says stopped 71 foreign intelligence agents in 2007 RIA Novosti 19 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Federal Security Service terminated the activities of 22 staff members and 71 agents working for foreign intelligence agencies in 2007, its director said Wednesday.
Train carrying 500 Russian peacekeepers arrives in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 18 Dec 2007 -- A train carrying 500 Russian peacekeepers has arrived in Abkhazia, Georgia's breakaway republic, as part of a scheduled rotation of the Russian peacekeeping contingent.
CFE moratorium does not imply military buildup - Russia's Lavrov RIA Novosti 18 Dec 2007 -- Even though Russia has frozen its compliance with the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty, the country does not plan to build up armed forces in its European part, the foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Russia to launch space base for missions to Moon, Mars after 2020 RIA Novosti 18 Dec 2007 -- Russia plans to deploy an orbiting base for manned and unmanned missions to the Moon and Mars after 2020, the head of the space agency said on Tuesday.
Putin Agrees To Serve As Prime Minister, Vows No 'Power Balance' Change RFE/RL 17 Dec 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin ended months of speculation about his political future on December 17 when he agreed to serve as prime minister in the event that voters elect his chosen successor, Dmitry Medvedev, as president.
Russia to double ICBM launches after 2009 - commander RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2007 -- Russia will double its test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles after 2009, the Strategic Missiles Forces (SMF) commander said on Monday.
Medvedev officially nominated as presidential candidate RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2007 -- The pro-Kremlin United Russia party officially nominated First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as its presidential candidate during its congress Monday.
Russian nuclear submarine test-fires ballistic missile RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2007 -- A nuclear submarine of Russia's Northern Fleet successfully test-launched a ballistic missile from the Barents Sea in the Arctic on Monday toward a site in the country's Far East, the Navy said.
Russia continues rotation of peacekeepers in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2007 -- Russia began on Monday a scheduled rotation of its second peacekeeping contingent in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone, an aide to the commander of the CIS peacekeeping forces said.
Polish premier slams Russian army chief's missile warning RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2007 -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Sunday slammed as impermissible a warning by the Russian army chief that a possible U.S. anti-missile launch from Poland could provoke a Russian counterattack.
Russia Deploys New Strategic Missiles VOA 16 Dec 2007 -- Russian news reports say the military has deployed another batch of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
US antimissile launch may provoke counterattack, Russia army chief IRNA 15 Dec 2007 -- A possible US launch of an interceptor missile from Central Europe may provoke a counterattack by intercontinental ballistic missiles (IBMs), Russia's top military commander said.
U.S. antimissile launch may provoke counterattack - army chief RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2007 -- A possible U.S. launch of an interceptor missile from Central Europe may provoke a counterattack by intercontinental ballistic missiles, Russia's top military commander said.
Russian Army Chief Accuses West of Corroding Arms Control VOA 15 Dec 2007 -- Russia's top general has accused the West of turning the arms control system into a political tool, warning that a launch of a U.S. interceptor missile in Europe could trigger a Russian ballistic missile strike.
Russia says no info exchange with NATO under arms treaty freeze RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2007 -- Russia will not provide data on its Armed Forces stipulated under the CFE treaty at an annual information exchange meeting on Friday, a Russian diplomatic source said.
Russia continues rotation of peacekeepers in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2007 -- Russia is sending 500 peacekeepers to the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone as part of a scheduled rotation of its peacekeeping contingent in the area, a Ground Forces spokesman said Friday.
Kasparov Says Authorities Thwarted Presidential Bid RFE/RL 14 Dec 2007 -- Opposition leader Garry Kasparov is accusing Russian authorities of putting the brakes on a race he says he -- and others -- had no chance of winning.
Russia may deploy new-generation ballistic missiles by 2017 RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) may adopt a new ballistic missile system in the next decade, an SMF spokesman said Friday.
Russia Threatens to Withdraw From INF Treaty VOA 14 Dec 2007 -- Russia has threatened to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty (INF).
Russia, South and North Koreas set to discuss railway link RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2007 -- North Korea has agreed to hold trilateral talks with Russia and South Korea on a railway project linking the Korean peninsula with Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway, the industry watchdog head said Friday.
Russia, Egypt to sign nuclear energy agreement soon - Lavrov RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2007 -- Russia will sign an agreement with Egypt in the future to develop its nuclear power sector, the Russian foreign minister said Friday.
US, Russian Officials Discuss Controversial Missile Defense Plan VOA 13 Dec 2007 -- A U.S. arms control official says Washington's planned missile defense system for Europe remains necessary despite reports that Iran abandoned its nuclear arms program several years ago
Russia: Kasparov's Presidential Candidacy In Doubt RFE/RL 13 Dec 2007 -- With a key deadline looming, presidential hopeful Garry Kasparov made a stunning announcement.
Russia delivers 2 Mi-171Sh combat helicopters to Croatia RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2007 -- Russia has delivered to Croatia two Mi-171Sh combat and transport helicopters, a representative of Russia's State-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Wednesday.
Russia no longer bound by CFE treaty RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2007 -- Russia's unilateral moratorium on a major arms reductions treaty in Europe came into force immediately after midnight on Wednesday.
Russia Suspends Participation In CFE Treaty RFE/RL 12 Dec 2007 -- Russia has suspended its participation in a key arms-control pact, the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE).
Russian, U.S. officials to discuss missile defense in Budapest RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2007 -- High-ranking diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Budapest on Thursday to discuss an ongoing missile defense dispute, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Russia to equip air regiment with Su-27SM fighters by fall 2008 RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2007 -- Russia will re-equip a second Air Force regiment in the Far East with modernized Su-27SM Flanker fighters by the fall of 2008, an AF spokesman said Wednesday.
Russia begins construction of fifth-generation fighter RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2007 -- Russia's defense industry has started the construction of a prototype of a fifth-generation combat aircraft, the Air Force commander said Wednesday.
Russia: New Prince, New Dangers RFE/RL 11 Dec 2007 -- The announcement of President Vladimir Putin's heir apparent was awaited with an anticipation comparable with what accompanies word that the king has finally produced a son.
Russia: Putin's 'Younger Brother' Takes Center Stage RFE/RL 11 Dec 2007
Russia, U.S. make progress on new strategic arms reduction pact RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2007 -- A Russian nuclear expert said on Tuesday that Russia and the United States have a good chance of signing a new strategic arms reduction treaty to replace START-I, which expires in December 2009.
Presidential candidate Medvedev proposes Putin as PM RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2007 -- Presidential candidate and Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev proposed on Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin be appointed prime minister after the March 2008 presidential election.
Russian naval group conducts exercises in North Sea RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2007 -- Russian planes on board the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier have conducted 11 practice flights in the North Sea, a Navy spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia's Putin Urged to Assume Premier Post VOA 11 Dec 2007 -- Russian presidential nominee Dmitri Medvedev and protege of President Vladimir Putin is calling for the incumbent to become prime minister
Russia hopes its companies will be given active role in Iraq RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2007 -- Russia hopes its companies will be able to make a major contribution to efforts to rebuild infrastructure in war-torn Iraq, a deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Russia: Putin Picks His Heir RFE/RL 10 Dec 2007 -- Vladimir Putin has made his choice. The Russian president has ended months of speculation by endorsing First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as his chosen successor.
Putin Declares Medvedev His Preferred Successor RFE/RL 10 Dec 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has again proved his mastery of the unexpected political move with his announcement that First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is his preferred successor.
Putin's backing of 'strong' candidate surprises European experts RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- Italian and German political analysts said they were surprised by Vladimir Putin's backing of a 'strong' presidential candidate, rather than a loyal supporter who would let him keep the reins of power.
Russia calls OSCE letter on parliamentary polls 'propaganda' RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday a recent letter sent by the OSCE to the foreign minister was part of a Western propaganda campaign aimed at discrediting Russia's parliamentary election.
Russian 'bear' who loves Black Sabbath set to succeed Putin RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- The man backed by Vladimir Putin for next year's presidential election is a heavy-metal loving 42-year-old whose surname comes from the Russian word for 'bear'.
Russia's integrated radar network to be ready by 2010 RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- Russia will complete by 2010 the development of a dual-purpose integrated automated radar system, which will eventually become a global air and space surveillance network, a senior Air Force official said on Monday.
Putin backs First Deputy PM Medvedev for president RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's candidature for Russian president was backed by Vladimir Putin on Monday.
Putin Supports Medvedev for President VOA 10 Dec 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is expressing support for the nomination of First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev to be his successor in the Kremlin
Russia in talks with India on contracts for military helicopters RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- State-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport is negotiating with India over deliveries of Russia's Mi-17 multirole military helicopters, the general director of the Moscow Mil helicopter plant said on Monday.
Rotation of Russian peacekeepers over in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2007 -- A planned rotation of Russian peacekeepers' units in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict zone is over, an aide to the CIS joint peacekeeping forces commander said Monday.
Russian carrier rocket Proton puts military satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 09 Dec 2007 -- A Russian Proton-M carrier rocket, launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, has put a military satellite into orbit, Russia's space agency (Roskosmos) said on Sunday.
Russia test-fires RS-12M ballistic missile RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces have successfully test launched an RS-12M intercontinental ballistic missile, a spokesman said on Saturday.
Russia's central election commission confirms poll results RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2007 -- The Russian Central Election Commission declared the December 2 parliamentary polls valid and confirmed the official results on Saturday.
U.S. blocks Russia-NATO Council's cooperation program for 2008 RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2007 -- The United States blocked the Russia-NATO Council's cooperation program for 2008 at a meeting in Brussels, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday.
Russia successfully tests engine for Angara carrier rocket RIA Novosti 07 Dec 2007 -- Russia has successfully conducted preliminary tests of an engine for the first stage of the new-generation Angara carrier rocket, the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center said on Friday.
Russia-Greece arms contract could be ready by yearend RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2007 -- A contract to sell around 415 BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to Greece could be ready by the end of this year, a high-ranking Russian military source said on Thursday.
Russia refuses to share info under CFE after Dec. 12 moratorium RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2007 -- Russia will not share information with NATO under the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty after its unilateral moratorium comes into effect on December 12, a senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday.
Nuclear agency chief Kiriyenko to head Rosatom corporation RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2007 -- The head of the Russian nuclear agency, Sergei Kiriyenko, will head state nuclear power corporation Rosatom, the Russian president said Thursday.
Russia to test fifth-generation fighter in 2009 RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2007 -- Flight tests of a fifth-generation Russian-Indian fighter will begin as early as 2009 and mass production of the aircraft may start by 2015, the Sukhoi aircraft maker said Wednesday.
BrahMos to increase production of Russian-Indian cruise missiles RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2007 -- The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos will buy a manufacturing plant in southwestern India to increase production of its supersonic cruise missiles, an Indian military source said Thursday.
Greece set to buy Russian fighting vehicles RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- Greece plans to buy Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, a source close to the negotiations told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
Russia to join Malaysian tender to supply armored vehicles RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport will take part in a tender for the supply of armored personnel carriers to the Malaysian army, a company official said on Wednesday.
Russia's Lavrov gives details on U.S. missile proposal response RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday Washington's reply to Russia's missile defense cooperation proposals was a major setback from previous agreements.
Russian Navy resumes constant presence in world's oceans RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Navy has resumed its continual presence in different regions of the world's oceans, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov told the president at a meeting in the Kremlin on Wednesday.
EU hopes Russia will invite OSCE observers to presidential polls RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- Russia should invite observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to the upcoming presidential election, a top EU official said on Wednesday.
Senior EU official says Europe sees Russia as threat RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- The vice president of the European Commission said on Wednesday that European Union countries unanimously saw Russia as a growing threat.
Russia's Sukhoi starts testing SuperJet 100 engine RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi will start this week in-flight tests of a new engine for its SuperJet 100 regional aircraft, the company's CEO said Wednesday.
Russia, U.S. set military cooperation goals for 2008 RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- The U.S. and Russia have signed a memorandum on bilateral military cooperation and the interoperability of their respective Armed Forces for 2008, a U.S. military source said.
Election watchdog says Russia violated media freedom at polls RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2007 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) said on Tuesday that Russia had failed to meet press freedom commitments during the recent parliamentary election campaign.
Russian strategic bombers conducted over 70 patrols since August RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2007 -- Russia's strategic bombers have carried out since August over 70 patrol flights over the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans, as well as the Black Sea, a senior Air Force official said on Tuesday.
Russia dismisses observers' criticism of parliamentary elections RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2007 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry has dismissed as ungrounded a statement by top international observers that the country's parliamentary elections failed to meet European standards.
Russia: Nashi Celebrates Victory; Public Steers Clear RFE/RL 03 Dec 2007 -- About 5,000 members of the pro-Kremlin youth group Nashi gathered at Vasilievsky Spusk beneath Red Square in Moscow this morning to celebrate the landslide victory claimed by the Unified Russia party and President Vladimir Putin, who was running as its top candidate.
Russia: Moscow Shifts From 'Managed Democracy' To 'Manual Control' RFE/RL 03 Dec 2007 -- No one was surprised that preliminary official results of the December 2 Duma elections gave a resounding victory to the pro-Kremlin Unified Russia party
Putin says Russia ready to return to CFE if the West ratifies it RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Russia will resume its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty if the West starts observing its provisions, President Vladimir Putin said Monday.
Russia's law on CFE moratorium enters force RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Russia's law suspending its participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty officially came into force on Monday.
Pro-Putin Party Wins Landslide In Russian Elections RFE/RL 03 Dec 2007 -- In elections marred by allegations of intimidation and fraud, the pro-Kremlin Unified Russia party has won a landslide victory.
Wrap: Pro-Kremlin party wins landslide victory in Sunday polls RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Preliminary results show that the ruling pro-Kremlin United Russia party has emerged with a massive 64.1% of the vote after Sunday's elections to the lower house of parliament, the election commission said Monday.
Putin says Duma polls were sign of trust in his rule RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday the weekend's parliamentary elections were a demonstration of confidence in his rule.
Russian Air Force to receive 20 modernized Su-24 bombers RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- An Air Force regiment deployed in Russia's Far East will be equipped with 20 upgraded Su-24M Fencer tactical bombers in the near future, a spokesman said Monday.
International election watchdogs slam Russian polls RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Top international observers said on Monday that elections to Russia's lower house had failed to meet European standards.
Russian president signs bill on state nuclear corporation RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill on the formation of a Russian state nuclear energy corporation, to be named Rosatom, the Kremlin press service said on Monday.
European Monitors Say Russian Election Unfair VOA 03 Dec 2007 -- Election monitors from the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe say Sunday's parliamentary balloting in Russia was unfair and failed to meet democratic election standards
Russia's Ruling Party Wins Majority in Disputed Parliamentary Election VOA 03 Dec 2007 -- Four political parties have gained representation in the Russian parliament, with President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia Party taking about 315 of 450 seats in national legislature
Suspect in Litvinenko murder wins parliamentary immunity RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Britain's main suspect in the November 2006 murder of former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko has said he does not need parliamentary immunity to avoid extradition to the U.K.
Russia's army chief to talk missile defense in U.S. December 3-7 RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2007 -- Gen. Yury Baluyevsky, chief of the Russian General Staff, will discuss bilateral military issues, including the U.S. missile shield in Europe, during a five-day visit to the U.S., which starts on Monday, a military source said.
Early Results Show Putin Party Leads Parliamentary Poll RFE/RL 02 Dec 2007 -- Early results have shown that Unified Russia, the party of President Vladimir Putin, is on course for victory in the country's parliamentary elections.
Analysis: Five Myths About Russia's Elections RFE/RL 02 Dec 2007 -- There is an "election" going on in Russia. Not an election, but an "election."
Turnout in Russia's parliamentary polls up on 2003 RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2007 -- As of 5:00 p.m. Moscow time (2:00 p.m. GMT) on Sunday, 54.8% of Russia's electorate had voted in the parliamentary elections, the Central Election Committee (CEC) announced.
Russia holds State Duma elections RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2007 -- Russia is holding parliamentary elections on Sunday, the fifth in its post-Soviet history, which are expected to cement the pro-Kremlin party's position for the next four years.
Partial vote count puts Putin's United Russia at 63.6% RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2007 -- With 30.2% of votes counted, President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has garnered 63.6% in Sunday's parliamentary election, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said.
Russian Exit Polls Show Putin's Party in Landslide Win VOA 02 Dec 2007 -- Exit polls conducted by Russian state-controlled companies show President Vladimir Putin's party winning more than 60 percent of the vote in parliamentary elections.
Big Win Expected for Putin as Russians Vote in Parliamentary Election VOA 02 Dec 2007 -- Russians are voting in a parliamentary election in which President Vladimir Putin leads the list of the ruling United Russia Party, though he is not a candidate
Russia, U.S. continue Torgau-2007 exercise RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2007 -- The second phase of a Russian-U.S. military exercise has started in Germany, to last until December 15, a Russian Ground Forces spokesman said Saturday.
Russia Votes Sunday Following Controversial Campaign VOA 01 Dec 2007 -- Voters in Russia go to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election that follows a campaign dominated by President Vladimir Putin and his United Russia Party

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