April 2008 - Russia Special Weapons News

NATO says Russia undermining Georgian territorial integrity RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008 -- Moscow's decision to increase the amount of Russian peacekeeping troops in the Georgian breakaway republic of Abkhazia is undermining Georgia's territorial integrity, a NATO spokesman said on Wednesday.
Top Russian official says Iran's nuclear program is strictly peaceful RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008 -- A senior Russian government official said on Wednesday after talks with the Iranian leadership that the Islamic Republic was not developing nuclear weapons.
NATO says Russia Stoking Military, Diplomatic Tensions with Georgia VOA 30 Apr 2008 -- NATO says Russia is making worse its diplomatic and military tensions with Georgia by announcing a troop buildup in Georgian border regions.
US Lawmakers Debate Resolution Criticizing Russia VOA 30 Apr 2008 -- There has been new debate in the U.S. Congress over tensions between Russia and the Republic of Georgia
Georgia: Moscow's Move To Bolster Peacekeepers Angers Tbilisi, Worries EU RFE/RL 30 Apr 2008 -- Accusing Georgia of massing troops in the Kodori Gorge region of Abkhazia, Russia says it will increase its peacekeeping presence in the separatist region to stave off the threat of war
Georgia says Russia increasing peacekeepers in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert held talks with the Jordanian king on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process during an unexpected visit to Jordan on Wednesday.
EU alarmed by Russian troop plans for Georgian conflict zone RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief has warned Russia that its decision to send more peacekeepers to a Georgian breakaway region could prove counterproductive.
Russia warns of harsh response to Georgian provocations RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2008 -- Russia's Defense Ministry issued a stern warning to Georgia on Tuesday over its actions in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and pledged to deploy more Russian peacekeepers in the area.
Russia to Boost Troop Presence in Georgia VOA 29 Apr 2008 -- Russia says it is deploying extra peacekeeping troops in two of Georgia's breakaway regions to offset what it calls aggressive moves by the Georgian military.
Russian Air Force receives new Tu-160 strategic bomber RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2008 -- A new Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber officially entered service with Russia' Air Force during a ceremony at an aircraft manufacturing plant in Kazan on the Volga, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday.
Russia develops defense program against high-precision strikes RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2008 -- Russia has developed a new concept for unified national defense against high-precision weapons, a first deputy prime minister said on Tuesday.
Russian defense minister to visit radar site in Belarus RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov will visit a Russian radar site during his April 29-30 trip to Belarus, the ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Russia wants to sign nuclear fuel contract with Ukraine in 2008 RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- Russia plans to complete talks on a new contract for nuclear fuel supplies to Ukraine for 2010-2025 later this year, Russia's deputy nuclear chief said on Monday.
Russia reassures over security talks with Iran RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- A Russian government official issued a statement on Monday reassuring Iran's critics that ongoing security consultations between Russia and Iran are of a peaceful nature, and do not threaten any other countries.
Russia says talks with Iran no cause for concern RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- Ongoing talks between Russia and Iran are of a peaceful nature and do not threaten any other countries, a Russian government official said on Monday.
Iran Discusses 'Serious' Nuclear Proposals With Russia VOA 28 Apr 2008 -- Iran's top national security official held talks Monday with the acting secretary of Russia's National Security Council aimed to defuse international concerns about Tehran's nuclear program.
Russia Accuses Georgia of Military Buildup near Breakaway Regions VOA 25 Apr 2008 -- A Russian Foreign Ministry official has accused Georgia of building up its military near the country's breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and warned that Russian forces will defend the areas if they are attacked.
Russia says Georgia NATO bid will not solve regional problems RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2008 -- Russia's foreign minister said Friday Georgia's NATO membership will not solve its problems with its breakaway regions which are in far deeper crisis than relations between Moscow and Tbilisi.
Fuller: Russia May be Seeking 'Joint State' of Abkhazia-Georgia cfr.org 25 Apr 2008
Analysis: Tremors in the South Caucasus cfr.org 25 Apr 2008 -- When Kosovo seceded from Serbia earlier this year, Russia opposed UN recognition of an independent Kosovar state on the grounds that it violated the sovereignty and wishes of Moscow's ally, Serbia
Analysis: Russian Defense Ministry Postpones Ruling On Controversial Chechen Battalion RFE/RL 25 Apr 2008 -- Meeting in Moscow on April 18, senior Defense Ministry officials decided to postpone until after the May 7 inauguration of President-elect Dmitry Medvedev any decision on the future of the Vostok battalion headed by Hero of Russia Sulim Yamadayev
Armenia: Yerevan, Moscow Set Up Uranium Venture RFE/RL 25 Apr 2008 -- The Armenian and Russian governments set up on April 22 a joint venture that will explore and possibly develop untapped uranium reserves in Armenia's southeastern Syunik region
Georgia: Dispute With Moscow Escalates Over Breakaway Regions RFE/RL 24 Apr 2008 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has warned that "the normal international diplomatic process has been put under a very serious threat" following Moscow's insistence on controversial plans to boost ties with Georgia's breakaway regions.
Russia's defense industry ups output 2.2% in 1Q08 RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2008 -- Russia's defense industry increased production by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2008, year-on-year, the Industry and Energy Ministry said on Thursday.
Russian Railways, N. Korea to build terminal at seaport RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2008 -- Rail monopoly Russian Railways and North Korea's Railways Ministry signed an agreement on Thursday to build a railroad and container depot at the Rason seaport, near the border with Russia and China.
Russia: Documentary Alleges West Sought Chechen Secession RFE/RL 23 Apr 2008 -- A new Russian television movie has given viewers one more reason to believe Russia is under siege by foreign enemies with intricate conspiracies aimed at destroying their country.
Russian bombers patrol over Atlantic Ocean RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2008 -- Two Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers and two Il-78 aerial tankers are carrying out routine patrols over neutral Atlantic waters, a Russian Air Force spokesman said on Wednesday.
Georgia Accuses Russia of Violating Sovereignty VOA 22 Apr 2008 -- The U.N. Security Council is preparing to hear objections from Georgia over Russia's recent announcement that it would build stronger ties with two separatist regions located within Georgia's borders.
Former defense facilities to go under hammer in Moscow RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- The auction of facilities belonging to the Russian Defense Ministry earlier postponed over insufficient number of bidders is scheduled for May 27, a spokesman for the Russian military said on Tuesday.
Russia Air Force to get new Tu-160 strategic bomber in April RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- A new Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber will enter service with Russia' Air Force by the end of this month, the Air Force chief said on Tuesday.
Putin speaks for new international security, disarmament deals RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- Russia wants new international agreements on security and disarmament to be developed, the outgoing president said on Tuesday.
Russia accuses Georgia over unsanctioned military flight RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry accused Georgia on Tuesday of breaching a UN resolution and Moscow ceasefire after a Georgian unmanned reconnaissance aircraft was downed over the breakaway republic of Abkhazia.
Georgia: West Urges Restraint As Tempers Flare In Moscow, Tbilisi Over Plane Incident RFE/RL 22 Apr 2008 -- The war of words between Russia and Georgia about the apparent downing of an unmanned Georgian reconnaissance plane over the separatist region of Abkhazia has prompted calls for caution from both the United States and the United Nations.
UN Security Council to discuss Russian-Georgian dispute RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- The United Nations Security Council has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday on Georgia's request, to discuss accusations of Russian aggression in Abkhazia, a breakaway Georgian region.
Russia demands joint probe into Kyrgyz base clash RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- Russia demanded a joint probe into the shooting of a Russian airbase officer in Kyrgyzstan, the Embassy in the Central Asian state said on Tuesday.
NATO monitors exercises of Russia's Baltic Fleet RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2008 -- NATO reconnaissance ships are monitoring large-scale exercises conducted by Russia's Baltic Fleet, a spokesman for the Russian Navy said on Tuesday.
Kyrgyzstan: Russian Soldier's Shooting Sparks Diplomatic Row RFE/RL 21 Apr 2008 -- A Russian soldier serving at a CIS counterterrorism base in Kyrgyzstan is in serious condition after what local authorities are describing as a justified shooting at the hands of a Kyrgyz policeman.
Kyrgyzstan says Russian officer accidentally shot by traffic cop RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2008 -- Kyrgyzstan's Interior Ministry said on Monday a Russian airbase serviceman hospitalized after a clash with a Kyrgyz traffic policeman was accidentally shot.
Rice Says 'Very Concerned' Over Russia Move On Georgia Separatist Regions RFE/RL 19 Apr 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said the United States is "very concerned" about the Russian decree boosting Moscow's cooperation with two Georgian separatist regions.
Russia-West relations cannot be called confrontation - FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2008 -- The Russia-NATO Council summit in Bucharest and the Russian-American summit in Sochi in early April showed that the Russia-West relations cannot be called "confrontation", the Russian foreign minister said.
Georgia/Russia: Examining Moscow Motives In Georgia's Frozen Conflicts RFE/RL 18 Apr 2008 -- The timing of Russia's move this week to forge closer links with two Georgian separatist regions has raised more than a few eyebrows in Tbilisi and the West.
Georgia's President: Russia Must Drop Plans to Build Ties With Georgian Separatist Regions VOA 17 Apr 2008 -- Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has demanded Russia halt all actions aimed at establishing ties with his country's two breakaway regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Russia: Moscow Boosts Ties With Georgian Breakaway Regions RFE/RL 17 Apr 2008 -- Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country will boost ties with Georgia's two pro-Moscow breakaway regions, a move quickly condemned by the United States, European Union, and NATO, as well as Georgia itself.
Ukraine clarifies statement on Black Sea fleet withdrawal talksRIA Novosti 17 Apr 2008 -- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday that Russia has been invited to start talks in June on the withdrawal of its fleet from the Crimea, but said Moscow has yet to reply to the proposal.
Vostok battalion military personnel request discharge - KadyrovRIA Novosti 17 Apr 2008 -- Two hundred military personnel from the Vostok special battalion in Chechnya have submitted early discharge requests, the Chechen president said on Thursday.
Russia cancels Libya's $4.5 bln debt in exchange for contractsRIA Novosti 17 Apr 2008 -- Moscow wrote off on Thursday Libya's $4.5 billion debt in exchange for contracts for Russian companies worth several billions of dollars.
Ukraine Reacts to Perceived Russian Threats VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has protested a series of recent statements by senior Russian officials that appear to threaten the integrity and security of Ukraine
Russia to build nuclear plant in Baltic exclave with foreign help RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2008 -- Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant in its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad with the participation of European companies, the head of nuclear power agency Rosatom announced on Wednesday.
Russia: Putin Visits Libya For Talks On Energy, Arms RFE/RL 16 Apr 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to Tripoli to hold talks with Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, a visit in which he hopes to secure key energy and arms deals.
Russia could sign $2-4 bln arms contracts with Libya RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2008 -- Russia's potential arms contracts with Libya could be worth between $2 bln and $4 bln, a Russian defense analyst said on Wednesday.
Putin Accepts Leadership of Russia's Dominant Political Party VOA 15 Apr 2008 -- Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has agreed to head the ruling United Russia Party, whose members voted unanimously in his favor
Russia: The New And Improved Single-Party State RFE/RL 15 Apr 2008 -- In accepting an invitation to become the leader of Russia's ruling party, outgoing President Vladimir Putin has not only secured a comfortable job for himself after leaving the Kremlin
Analysis: Russia Prepares For Lengthy Battle Over Ukraine RFE/RL 15 Apr 2008 -- Russia's pro-Kremlin mass media lauded the recent NATO decision in Bucharest to delay issuing Membership Action Plans (MAPs) to Ukraine and Georgia, hailing it as a victory for departing President Vladimir Putin.
Russian Premiership, Majority Party Leadership Await Putin VOA 15 Apr 2008 -- Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has agreed to head the ruling United Russia Party, whose members voted unanimously in his favor
Lavrov rejects rumors of Putin's threats against Ukraine RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2008 -- Russia's top diplomat gave assurances on Tuesday that in a recent speech to NATO leaders, President Vladimir Putin did not seek to undermine the sovereignty of Ukraine.
Lavrov assures Kiev that Putin respects Ukraine's sovereignty RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2008 -- Russia's top diplomat gave assurances on Tuesday that in a recent speech to NATO leaders, President Vladimir Putin did not seek to undermine the sovereignty of Ukraine.
Putin to bring arms contracts worth $3 bln to Libya - paper RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2008 -- Russia has prepared arms contracts worth $3 billion for outgoing president Vladimir Putin's visit to Libya this week, a business daily said on Tuesday citing defense and aircraft industry officials.
Japan reassures Russia over missile cooperation with U.S. RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Japan's foreign minister reassured his Russian counterpart on Monday that Tokyo's missile defense cooperation with the United States is not targeted against Russia.
Russia: Ruling Party Opens Key Conference RFE/RL 14 Apr 2008 -- The powerful, pro-Kremlin Unified Russia party opens a two-day congress in Moscow today that is expected to set the tone for how the country will be governed once Vladimir Putin leaves the presidency.
Ruling United Russia party to offer chairman post to Putin RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- The Kremlin-backed United Russia party plans to create a new post of party chairman and offer the position to outgoing president Vladimir Putin, party leader Boris Gryzlov said on Monday.
Russia to develop antiterrorism cooperation with foreign navies RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Russia's Navy plans to expand its counter-terrorist and humanitarian cooperation with foreign navies, the Russian Navy commander said Monday.
Russia to give nuclear safety report to IAEA Apr.18 RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Russia will submit a report on its nuclear and radioactive safety to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on April 18 in Vienna, Russia's industrial safety regulator said on Monday.
Russia, Japan to continue dialogue on peace treaty RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Japanese counterpart Masahiko Komura agreed on Monday to continue negotiations on a bilateral peace treaty to formally end World War II hostilities.
Russia's Sukhoi to become fourth largest fighter jet maker RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2008 -- Russia's Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer will rank fourth globally in terms of fighter plane production up to 2012, the company's press service said on Monday, citing a market researcher.
Russia to use Baikonur space center until 2050 - Roscosmos RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2008 -- Russia will use the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan until 2050, the head of the Russian space agency said Saturday.
German suspected of spying for Russia pleads guilty RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2008 -- German national Werner Franz G., 44, accused by German prosecutors of spying for Russia, has pleaded guilty, a source in a Munich court said Saturday.
Japan against joining U.S. global missile shield - Baluyevsky RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2008 -- Japan will not join the U.S. global missile defense network in the near future despite close cooperation with the U.S. on boosting its own missile defenses, Russia's chief of the General Staff said Friday.
Moscow air defenses to be strengthened next year - 16th Air Army RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2008 -- The main unit of Russia's Air Force protecting western and central Russian airspace, including Moscow, will undergo a major overhaul next year, the commander of the 16th Air Army said on Friday.
Russia ready to start a feasibility study for NPP in Mongolia RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2008 -- Russia is ready to start working on a feasibility study for the construction of a small- or medium-capacity nuclear power plant in Mongolia, the general director of the Rosatom state nuclear corporation said Friday.
Russia to increase security if Georgia, Ukraine join NATO RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2008 -- Russia will be forced to strengthen security on its borders if Georgia and Ukraine join NATO, Army General Yury Baluyevsky, chief of the country's General Staff, said on Friday.
Russia, Poland in deadlock over missile shield IRNA 10 Apr 2008 -- Russia and Poland have failed again to reach an agreement over the proposed US missile base in Central Europe, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Russia could build nuclear power plant in Mongolia RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2008 -- Russia could sign a deal with Mongolia to build a small or medium-sized nuclear power plant in the country, state nuclear power corporation Rosatom said on Thursday.
Indonesia expects 3 new Russian Flanker fighters by October RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2008 -- Indonesia is expecting the delivery of three Su-family fighters from Russia by October this year, the Air Force chief said.
U.S. tried to remove Russian arms dealer from Thailand - brother RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2008 -- U.S. officials tried to take Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer recently arrested in Thailand, to the U.S. without the move being sanctioned by a court, his brother said on Thursday.
Moscow to protect rights of Russian arms dealer in Thailand RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2008 -- Russia has said it will attempt to protect the rights of a suspected illegal arms dealer being held in custody in Thailand at the request of the U.S., a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
NATO fighters again accompany Russian bombers near Alaska RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2008 -- NATO fighters accompanied Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers on a regular strategic patrol flight on Wednesday, a Russian Air Force spokesman said.
Russia: UN Secretary-General Arrives For Talks With Putin, Medvedev RFE/RL 09 Apr 2008 -- Ban Ki-moon has begun his first visit to Russia as secretary-general of the United Nations, with meetings on the agenda with outgoing President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Dmitry Medvedev.
International terrorists recruit in Russia via foreign NGOs - FSB RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- International terrorists carry out recruiting activities in Russia's regions with the support of some foreign non-governmental organizations, the Russian Federal Security Service chief said on Tuesday.
Russian Air Force to hold live-fire exercise in East Siberia RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- Russian Air Force antiaircraft units are to conduct a live-fire tactical exercise in East Siberia, an aide to the Air Force commander said on Tuesday
Russia, Poland to hold U.S missile shield talks in Moscow RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Russian and Polish deputy foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday in Moscow to discuss U.S. plans to deploy elements of its missile defense system in Poland, a Russian diplomatic source has said.
Fidel Castro weighs in on U.S.-Russia missile shield debate RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro said U.S. plans for a global anti-missile shield were a menace to Russia, and advised Moscow to seek its main allies in Asia.
Russia's satellite navigation market may be worth $6 bln by 2015 RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Russia's satellite navigation services market will be worth 160 billion rubles ($6.6 billion) by 2015, the general director of the Russian Institute of Radio Navigation said on Monday.
Poland ready to talk missile shield with Russia, the U.S. RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- Warsaw is ready to hold talks with Russia and Washington on the proposed U.S. anti-missile shield if it is deployed in Poland, the deputy foreign minister said.
Russia's State Duma set to approve on May 8 Putin as PM RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2008 -- The lower house of Russia's parliament is set to approve outgoing president Vladimir Putin as prime minister on May 8, State Duma speaker Boris Gryzlov said on Monday.
Russia: Friendly Words, But Bush And Putin Fail To Resolve Disputes RFE/RL 06 Apr 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart George W. Bush met in the Black Sea resort of Sochi today for their last bilateral meeting as presidents.
Wrap: Bush, Putin fail to agree on missile shield at farewell talks RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin failed to overcome their differences on missile defense at their final summit in south Russia on Sunday.
Bush, Putin Look Back US-Russian Relations VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- During a joint news conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin spoke with a bit of nostalgia as they looked back at their stewardship of U.S.-Russian relations during the past seven years
Putin 'optimistic' over missile shield dispute with U.S. RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2008 -- Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he was cautiously optimistic that his country and the United States will eventually resolve their disagreements over Washington's missile defense plans for Europe.
Bush, Putin Remain Divided on Missile Defense System VOA 06 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin have ended their farewell summit without agreement on missile defense, but with a blueprint for their successors
White House: No Missile Defense Deal Expected This Weekend VOA 05 Apr 2008 -- White House officials say they do not expect U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach an agreement this weekend on a missile defense system that the U.S. wants to place in Central Europe
Russia, U.S. may sign strategic arms reduction deal by end of 2009 RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2008 -- Russia and the United States could sign a new nuclear arms reduction treaty before the end of 2009, a Kremlin source said.
Russia, NATO agree on transit of non-lethal cargo to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russia and NATO have agreed on land transits for non-lethal freight through Russian territory to NATO troops deployed in Afghanistan, Russia's envoy to NATO said on Friday.
NATO: Russia Agrees To Transit Accord While Reiterating Expansion Objections RFE/RL 04 Apr 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the leaders of NATO member states, on the last day of the alliance's summit in Bucharest.
Wrap: Putin warns NATO over expansion, but says new Cold War impossible RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any further NATO expansion toward Russia's borders would be interpreted as a direct security threat, but ruled out a new Cold War.
NATO-Russia Council should resolve differences - Scheffer RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said Friday he hoped the NATO-Russia Council session in Bucharest, Romania, would help to overcome existing disagreements between Moscow and the alliance.
NATO urges Russia to lift CFE Treaty moratorium RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- NATO leaders at a summit in Bucharest issued a statement urging Russia to lift its moratorium on the CFE Treaty and to consider proposals made by the alliance.
Putin Meets with NATO Leaders VOA 04 Apr 2008 -- NATO leaders wrapped up their Bucharest summit with a closed-door meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russia to finance Venezuelan submarine deal - paper RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Venezuela is in talks with Moscow for a loan of about $800 million to partially finance the purchase of four Kilo-class Project 636 diesel submarines, Russian business daily Kommersant reported on Friday.
Russian Air Force prepares for peacekeeping mission to Chad RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- A Russian Air Force helicopter group has begun preparations for a peacekeeping mission to Chad, Air Force Commander Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin said on Friday.
Russian Air Force preparing to deploy second S-400 regiment RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russia's Air Force is preparing to deploy a second regiment equipped with new S-400 air defense systems, the Air Force commander said on Friday.
Russia to fly 20-30 strategic patrol missions every month RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russia is set to drastically increase its number of strategic aviation patrol flights over the world's oceans to 20-30 a month, the Air Force commander said on Friday.
New Russian nuclear submarine to go to sea this year RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russia will put its first Borey-class strategic nuclear submarine through sea trials in the second half of 2008, the Russian Navy commander said on Friday.
Russia to complete tests of Bulava-M missile in 2008 RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Tests of Russia's new Bulava-M (NATO reporting name SS-NX-30) sea-launched ballistic missile will be completed in 2008, the Navy commander said on Friday.
Putin warns NATO against further expansion to Russia's borders RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Any further expansion by NATO toward Russia's borders will be interpreted as a direct threat to the country's security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Russia to have 5-6 aircraft carriers by 2060 - Navy commander RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russia is developing a new naval strategy which envisions the creation of 5-6 aircraft carrier joint task groups by 2050-2060, the Navy commander said on Friday.
Russia to honor commitments to Iran on peaceful nuclear programs RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2008 -- Russia will honor all its contractual commitments to develop peaceful nuclear programs in Iran, President Vladimir Putin told a news conference on Friday after a NATO-Russia Council session in Bucharest.
Russia to start flight tests of fifth-generation fighter in 2009 RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2008 -- Russia plans to begin flight tests of a new fifth-generation fighter in 2009, the Russian industry and energy minister said on Thursday.
Russia's Defense Ministry plans to sell over 20 facilities in 2008 RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2008 -- Over 20 military facilities will be auctioned off across Russia in 2008, including in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad and Vladivostok, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Thursday.
Russia Threatens to Block Kosovo's UN Membership VOA 02 Apr 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow can use its seat on the Security Council to block Kosovo's membership in the United Nations
Russia will respond pragmatically to NATO expansion - Lavrov RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2008 -- Russia will offer a pragmatic response to NATO's possible eastward expansion, the Foreign Minister said Wednesday as the alliance is due to discuss setting Ukraine and Georgia on the path to membership.
Russia govt. to consider recognizing Georgia breakaway regions RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2008 -- Russia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that the government would study closely a proposal by the Russian parliament to recognize the breakaway Georgian republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
U.S. lawmakers urge Russia to assist Britain in Litvinenko case RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously endorsed a resolution that urges the Kremlin to aid Britain in the investigation into the death of Russian security service defector Alexander Litvinenko.
Putin, Bush may sign missile shield document on April 6 RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- A joint document to be signed by the Russian and U.S. presidents on April 6 will include issues related to missile defense, a Kremlin source said on Tuesday.
Russia capable of defeating U.S. missile shield in Europe - Bush RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. president said the missile shield planned for Central Europe would be no threat to Moscow, as Russia has sufficient firepower to overcome the proposed defense system.
U.S. uncertain missile shield deal can be reached in S.Russia RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. and Russia may not resolve their European missile shield dispute at an upcoming meeting in Sochi between the presidents, but will continue working on the issue, a White House official said.
Russian prosecutors fear hazing rise as one-year draft begins RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- Moscow military prosecutors fear intensified hazing as the one-year compulsory draft begins in Russia, a spokesman for the city Military Prosecutor's Office said on Tuesday.
Russia's parliament may vote on May 8 for Putin as PM RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- Russia's lower house of parliament could approve Vladimir Putin's candidacy for the post of prime minister on May 8, the State Duma speaker said on Tuesday.
Latvia to pay Russia $700,000 for removal of spent nuclear fuel RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- Latvia's government made a decision on Tuesday to pay $700,000 to Russia for the removal and burial of spent nuclear fuel from the dismantled Salaspils research reactor.
Litvinenko family asks U.S. to urge Russia to aid murder probe RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2008 -- The widow and father of Russian security defector Alexander Litvinenko have asked U.S. Congress to back a resolution urging the Kremlin to aid his murder investigation, a London-based pressure group said.

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