September 2008 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia to Limit EU Access to South Ossetia Buffer Zone VOA 30 Sep 2008 -- European Union peacekeepers will not have immediate access to the zone surrounding South Ossetia when their mission in Georgia begins.
Russian nuclear bomber penetrated UK defense, says report IRNA 30 Sep 2008 -- A Russian nuclear bomber penetrated British defense systems by flying to within 90 seconds of the coast, it was reported.
Venezuela Increases Ties with Russia VOA 30 Sep 2008 -- Recently, several Russian bombers spent time in Venezuela and, for many, revived images of the Cold War such as the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
Russian nuclear submarine makes 30-day trip under Arctic ice RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2008 -- A Delta-III ballistic missile submarine successfully sailed from base in northern Russia to the Pacific Ocean under the Arctic
Russian frigate sails to Mediterranean for drills with Italian navy RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2008 -- A warship from the Black Sea Fleet entered the Aegean Sea heading to participate in joint naval exercises with the Italian navy.
Putin approves $83 bln financing program for Rosatom until 2015 RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2008 -- Russian PM Putin approved on Tuesday a program worth $83 billion to finance the state nuclear corporation.
Medvedev says security forces focused on battle against terror RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has terminated the activities of 120 terrorist and extremist organizations this year.
Russia to set up nuclear fuel reserve under IAEA control RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- The head of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom backed on Monday the IAEA's initiative to set up a nuclear fuel bank.
UN nuclear watchdog, Russia to discuss uranium center RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- The UN nuclear watchdog and Russia's state nuclear corporation will discuss an international uranium center built in Siberia.
Russia, India to develop new BrahMos cruise missile RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Russia and India will jointly develop a new BrahMos-2 hypersonic cruise missile.
India, Russia to develop 2 versions of 5th-generation fighter RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Russia and India will jointly develop two versions of a new fifth-generation fighter.
Russian, Indian defense ministers hold talks in New Delhi RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Russia's defense minister in New Delhi for talks with his Indian counterpart.
Defense chief says Russia does not export nuclear submarines RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008
Yeltsin Destroyed Parliamentary Democracy In Russia RFE/RL 29 Sep 2008 -- Fifteen years ago this week, the Russian legislative and executive branches were locked in a fierce standoff
PACE Bureau rejects cutting Russian delegates' role over Georgia RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Motion for Russia's participation to be reduced over the country's war with Georgia was rejected.
Russia conducts military drills in Far East RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Russia has started a tactical exercise in the country's Far East as part of the Stability-2008 strategic maneuvers.
Russian warships to hold drills in northern Atlantic RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Russia's warships currently on a long-range sortie to the Caribbean will conduct a number of exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia holds Abkhazian nationals on suspicion of arms trafficking RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2008 -- Three residents of Abkhazia have been detained in Russia on suspicion of smuggling arms into the country.
Russia refuses to allow NATO inspectors at its missile bases RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2008 -- Russia will not allow inspectors at missile bases, but is ready for talks on observers at US missile shield sites in Europe.
OSCE Head Says Russia 'In Driving Seat' Over Georgia Conflict RFE/RL 27 Sep 2008 -- As part of its effort to convince the international community that Russia was to blame for the armed conflict over South Ossetia, Georgia has taken its case to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
FM Lavrov says 'Russia-NATO relations are not frozen' RIA Novosti 27 Sep 2008
Europe's Russian Conflict Of Interest RFE/RL 26 Sep 2008 -- Having emerged as the principal mediator in the Russian-Georgian conflict, the EU now finds itself on the horns of a dilemma
Chavez Secures Nuclear, Arms Promises During Russia Visit RFE/RL 26 Sep 2008 -- Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is continuing his Russia visit with talks with President Dmitry Medvedev
Medvedev observes missile test-launch in Urals RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev observed the test launch of a tactical missile in a command and staff exercise in the southern Urals.
Medvedev orders upgrade of Russia's nuclear deterrent by 2020 RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2008 -- President Dmitry Medvedev: Russia must upgrade nuclear deterrent and supply Armed Forces with modern weaponry by 2020.
Russia says Saakashvili still dangerous RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry: Georgian President Saakashvili failed to learn lessons from the conflict over S. Ossetia and still a threat to stability.
Russia sends warship to fight piracy near Somalia RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Navy has sent a missile frigate to waters off the Somali coast to fight piracy in the region.
Russia Sends Warship to Somalia Coast to Fight Piracy VOA 26 Sep 2008 -- The Russian navy is sending a warship to Somalia's coast after pirates there seized a Ukrainian cargo ship carrying tanks.
Venezuela to spend $1 bln Russian loan on air-defense systems RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2008 -- Venezuela plans to use most of the $1 bln loan granted by Russia to buy air-defense systems.
Russian fleet's pullout from Crimea not discussed at Ukraine talks RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2008 -- Moscow and Kiev did not discuss the Russian Navy leaving Sevastopol during talks on the Black Sea Fleet.
US, Russia To Continue Cooperation on Iran, North Korea, Despite Georgia Dispute VOA 25 Sep 2008 -- Senior U.S. and Russian officials say the two powers will continue cooperation on ending the Iranian and North Korean nuclear programs despite their bitter disagreement over Russian intervention in Georgia
Ukraine, Russia to hold new round of talks on Black Sea Fleet RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2008 -- Ukrainian and Russian delegations will hold a new round of discussions on Thursday in Kiev on the role of Russia's Crimean naval base in the Georgia conflict, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.
Russia to lend Venezuela $1 bln to buy Russian arms - source RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2008 -- Russia will provide Venezuela with a $1 billion loan to buy Russian weapons, a Kremlin source said Thursday.
In U.S., Russia's Top Diplomat Tries To Combat Fears RFE/RL 25 Sep 2008 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov used an eagerly awaited appearance at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on September 24 to spell out Russian foreign policy in the wake of the Georgian crisis.
Russia puts 3 Glonass satellites into orbit RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2008 -- Russia has put into orbit three Glonass navigation satellites after a successful launch from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency said on Thursday.
Russia should reactivate nuclear icebreaker fleet - PM Putin RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2008 -- The Russian government should take concrete steps to reactivate the country's nuclear icebreaker fleet, the Russian prime minister said Thursday.
Russia may have to pay Ukraine $2 bln for Sevastopol base lease RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2008 -- Russia may have to pay $1.5-2 billion a year to Ukraine for the lease of the Sevastopol naval base, if the Black Sea Fleet stays there after 2017, a Russian expert close to talks said on Thursday.
Russian president seeks quicker military reform RIA Novosti 25 Sep 2008 -- Russia's president said on Thursday that the modernization of the Armed Forces needed to move faster, with priority being given to new, advanced weaponry and improving the conditions for service personnel.
Once Diplomat's Diplomat, Lavrov Now Kremlin's Advance Guard RFE/RL 24 Sep 2008 -- Fireworks are expected between Russia and the West as the UN General Assembly's annual high-level debate continues
Moscow's Possible Motives In Recognizing Abkhazia, South Ossetia RFE/RL 24 Sep 2008 -- The Russian decision to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia is, to say the least, an awkward one. It is an extremely surprising decision, including for those who know Russia well.
Russian 'invasion' challenges UN charter, Georgian President says UN News Centre 23 Sep 2008 -- Last month's "invasion" by Russia flouted principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, the President of Georgia said today, expressing the Caucasus nation's determination to rebuild and further consolidate democracy.
Russian experts to support China's first spacewalk RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2008 -- Russian experts will have a role in overseeing the upcoming mission of Chinese astronauts, which will include China's first spacewalk, a spokesman for country's manned space program said Wednesday.
Rice Says Georgian War Leaves Russia Isolated RFE/RL 19 Sep 2008 -- Relations between Russia and the United States reached a new low with last month's war between Russia and Georgia.
Russia's Northern Fleet joins Russia-Belarus war games RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2008 -- Naval task groups from Russia's Northern Fleet have joined large-scale Russia-Belarus military exercises now in their third day, the fleet's press service said on Wednesday.
Russia could order aircraft carriers from Ukraine - MP RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2008 -- Moscow may offer Ukraine contracts to build aircraft carriers for the Russian Navy, a Russian MP told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
Russia sends missile frigate on long-range patrol mission RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2008 -- The Neustrashimy (Fearless) frigate from the Baltic Fleet left the main naval base in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad on Wednesday on an unspecified long-range patrol mission, a Navy spokesman said.
Russia may sell more MiG-29K carrier fighters to India RIA Novosti 24 Sep 2008 -- Talks on additional deliveries of MiG-29K Fulcrum-D carrier fighters to India will start in the near future, the president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation said Wednesday.
Russia, Kazakhstan to hold joint naval drills in 2009 RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2008 -- Russia and Kazakhstan will conduct joint naval exercises in the Caspian Sea in 2009, the commander of the Caspian flotilla said on Tuesday.
Abkhazia to host two Russian military bases - Bagapsh RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2008 -- Abkhaz President Sergei Bagapsh confirmed Tuesday that two Russian military bases are to be stationed in the republic, recognized as an independent state by Moscow on August 26.
Russia's Space Agency confirms 18th ISS expedition RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Space Agency confirmed Tuesday the composition of the main crew for the 18th International Space Station expedition.
Russia's envoy mocks NATO rapid-response force plans RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2008 -- Envoy to NATO dismissed the plans to create a force to be deployed in member states that feel threatened by Moscow.
Russian warships head to the Atlantic, Caribbean RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2008 -- A Russian naval task force departed for a tour of duty in the Atlantic Ocean, including joint naval drills with the Venezuelan navy.
Russian strategic bombers to join military drills with Belarus RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2008 -- Russian strategic bombers will conduct practice launches of various types of missiles during Russia-Belarus military exercises .
Saturn to continue engine tests for SuperJet-100 in November RIA Novosti 22 Sep 2008 -- NPO Saturn, a leading Russian engine-maker, to start a second round of in-flight tests of the engine for the SuperJet-100.
Abkhazia, S.Ossetia to decide on Russian troops presence -Putin RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2008 -- Abkhazia and South Ossetia will decide on Russian troops' further deployment on their territories.
Putin Says Georgian Regions to Decide Moscow Troop Presence VOA 20 Sep 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin: Up to South Ossetia and Abkhazia to decide how many Russian troops stay in their territories.
NATO plans rapid-reaction force to counter Russian aggression RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2008 -- NATO defense ministers considered the creation of a rapid-response force to be sent into a country threatened by Russia.
Russia opposes extra UN measures on Iran nuclear program RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2008
US Defense Chief Urges Strong Europe to Deter Russia VOA 19 Sep 2008 -- US Defense Secretary Robert Gates: "Russia's recent behavior raises questions about...trying to pursue a constructive relationship."
Russian strategic bombers return home from Venezuela RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2008 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers returned to their base in central Russia from Venezuela.
Russian Navy to adopt new Bulava ballistic missile in 2009 RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2008 -- Russia will adopt new Bulava-M submarine-based ballistic missiles for service with the Navy in 2009.
Russia's Medvedev pledges to restore ties with Georgia RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2008 -- President Dmitry Medvedev: Russia will do everything possible to restore regular relations with Georgia.
Putin Rejects Cold War, Backs Economic Integration VOA 19 Sep 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin: Nation is seeking full integration into the world economy and will not be dragged into another Cold War.
Russia says does not want to be behind Iron Curtain again RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2008 -- President Dmitry Medvedev:Tensions with the West over the Georgia conflict do not mean Russia wants to isolate itself.
Russia urges Iran to implement UN resolutions RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2008 -- Russia urged Iran to comply with all UN Security Council resolutions and UN nuclear watchdog rulings on its nuclear program.
Indonesia in talks to buy Russian amphibious tanks RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2008 -- Indonesia is negotiating a deal to buy Russian amphibious tanks, the country's ambassador to Moscow said Friday.
Rice: Current Russian Policies Leading to Isolation, Irrelevance VOA 18 Sep 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice: Current Russian policies have put Moscow on path to self-imposed isolation.
Gates Urges NATO Unity on Russia Problem AFPS 18 Sep 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates: NATO must take a middle ground in response to Russia's actions against Georgia.
Abkhazia, S.Ossetia no precedent for other rebel regions - Lavrov RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- The recognition of Georgia's Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent does not set a precedent for other breakaway regions.
Russia says hopes for dialogue with Georgia at PACE RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Russia hopes to hold talks with Georgia during an upcoming session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
OSCE Says Talks with Russia on Monitors in Georgia at Impasse VOA 18 Sep 2008 -- Talks with Russia on sending more monitors to Georgia have broken down over disagreements about access to South Ossetia.
Russia troubled by halt of OSCE talks on Georgia observers RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Moscow concerned by the refusal of certain OSCE members to continue talks on the mission of observers to be deployed in Georgia.
Russia successfully test launches Bulava missile from submarine RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008
Russia Successfully Fires New Ballistic Missile VOA 18 Sep 2008
Ukraine, Russia to discuss Black Sea Fleet by end of Sep RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Moscow and Kiev will discuss the issue of Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in Ukraine by the end of September.
UN to extend mandate for military observer mission in Georgia RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- The UN military observer force in Georgia will get a new mandate for several months from October 15.
Russia may sell more air defense systems to Iran RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Russia is negotiating the delivery of more air defense systems to Iran despite Western demands for a halt in sales to Tehran.
Russian strategic bombers leave Venezuela for home base RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers have left an airfield near Caracas on a 15-hour flight home.
Russia scraps another six Topol systems under START-1 treaty RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Russia has dismantled another 6 Topol mobile ballistic missile systems under major international treaty on arms reduction.
Two crew members die in Russian warship fire in Pacific RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- Two seamen were killed and one was injured after a fire broke out on board a large vessel of Russia's Pacific Fleet.
Progress cargo spacecraft docks with ISS RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2008 -- A Progress freighter has successfully docked with the ISS after a 4-day delay caused by Hurricane Ike.
Russia-Georgia Rift Prompts Questions About NATO's Future Role AFPS 17 Sep 2008 -- Russia's attack on Georgia, the first invasion orchestrated by Moscow since the end of the Soviet Union, raises questions about NATO's future role in the region, defense officials said.
Russia signs cooperation treaties with Abkhazia, South Ossetia RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- Russia signed friendship and cooperation treaties with South Ossetia and Abkhazia on Wednesday, promising them military and economic support.
Abkhazia, S. Ossetia plan to apply to join post-Soviet organizations RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- Abkhazia and South Ossetia plan to apply for membership of the CIS, the Russia-Belarus Union State, and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Abkhazian leader said on Wednesday.
Russia accuses NATO of encouraging further Georgian aggression RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that NATO's drive to strengthen ties with Georgia is effectively encouraging the Tbilisi regime to carry out new acts of aggression in the future.
South Ossetia puts death toll in Georgia attack at 1,700 RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- About 1,700 people, most of them civilians, were killed in South Ossetia during Georgia's onslaught on the breakaway republic in early August, the region's top prosecutor said.
Russia to share space technology with Cuba RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- Russia intends to share its space technology with Cuba, and has begun discussions on building a space center in the country, the Russian space agency said on Wednesday.
Azerbaijani-Russian Relations Hostage To Pragmatism RFE/RL 17 Sep 2008 -- On September 16, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev paid a working visit to Moscow to discuss with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev the repercussions of last month's war between Georgia and Russia
Russian Navy to remain off Abkhazia until U.S. ships leave region RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- Russian warships will continue patrolling waters off the coast of Abkhazia until all U.S. ships leave the Black Sea, Russia's NATO envoy said on Wednesday.
Russian strategic bombers in Venezuela prepare for flight home RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers have landed at an airfield near Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, to prepare for their long flight home, a Russian Air Force spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russian warship hits surface target in Sea of Japan drills RIA Novosti 17 Sep 2008 -- The missile cruiser Varyag has effectively engaged a surface target at an ongoing Pacific Fleet exercise in the Sea of Japan, a fleet spokesman said Wednesday.
Russian Military Alliance With Iran Improbable Due To Diverging Interests RFE/RL 16 Sep 2008 -- The Georgia crisis and the U.S. deal with Poland to locate part of its missile-defense system on Polish soil have revived a Cold War mentality among some observers in both Russia and the West
Russian bombers conduct patrols along South American coast RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2008 -- The two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that landed in Venezuela last week have successfully carried out a patrol mission along the South American coast, a Russian Air Force spokesman said on Tuesday.
Little Country Caught In Big-Stakes Game RFE/RL 15 Sep 2008 -- It's not surprising, given the uncertainty in their country and its breakaway regions, that many Georgians are reaching for historical analogies. Some mention Cyprus, some Israel and Palestine, and others North and South Korea.
EU, NATO Play Catch-Up In Georgia RFE/RL 15 Sep 2008 -- Russian and NATO envoys are pressing their cases on opposing sides of Russian-imposed buffer zones around breakaway republics in Georgia, where the West has been playing catch-up since Russian forces routed their Georgian counterparts in five days of intense fighting in early August.
France Muscles Way Into Georgia Envoy Post RFE/RL 15 Sep 2008 -- EU foreign ministers have agreed to send a new top envoy to Georgia in a move that could signal crumbling support for a tougher line in response to Russia's recent actions in the South Caucasus.
NATO, Georgia talks may cause new conflict - Russian MP RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- NATO discussions with Georgia on the accession of the South Caucasus state to the military alliance only encourage Tbilisi to plan new military actions, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Monday.
EU ready to deploy observer mission in S.Ossetia, Abkhazia- Solana RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- The European Union is ready to send a civilian observer mission to South Ossetia and Abkhazia, but its deployment depends on the situation in the conflict zone, the EU's foreign policy chief said on Monday.
Russia to sign S.Ossetia, Abkhazia cooperation pacts this week RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- Russia will sign cooperation agreements, which will have a military component, with Abkhazia and South Ossetia this week, President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday.
NATO chief heads for Georgia in show of support against Russia RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer will arrive in Georgia on Monday, after making strong statements in support of Georgia that have been met with criticism from Russia.
Russia pledges further support for Georgian breakaway region RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- Russia plans to sign a series of deals with Abkhazia to bolster the Georgian breakaway region as an independent state, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Russia eyes Mediterranean as alternative to Sevastopol naval base RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- Russia could build up its presence in the Mediterranean to make up for the loss of its naval base in Ukraine's port of Sevastopol, a Black Sea Fleet official said on Monday.
Russian strategic bombers patrol Caribbean RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that landed in Venezuela last week will carry out a patrol mission over the Caribbean on Monday, a Russian Air Force spokesman said. (Russian strategic bombers - Image gallery)
Russia to showcase military hardware in South Africa RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Monday it will exhibit over 250 types of weaponry at a major arms exhibition in Cape Town this week.
Russia's Pacific Fleet holds live firing drills in Far East RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2008 -- A naval task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet has started scheduled exercises involving live firing in the Sea of Japan, a fleet spokesman said on Monday.
Abkhazia accuses Georgia over bomb attack on peacekeepers' truck RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2008 -- A Russian peacekeepers' truck in Abkhazia was hit by a roadside bomb explosion on Sunday, but no one was injured, local police said.
Russian Military Leaves Georgian Port RFE/RL 13 Sep 2008 -- Russian troops have begun leaving some parts of Georgia.
Ukraine major arms supplier to Georgia - Russia's military RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2008 -- Ukraine was the leading arms supplier to Georgia prior to its conflict with Russia over South Ossetia last month, the deputy chief of Russia's General Staff told an international forum on Saturday.
Putin says U.S. should improve relations with Russia RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2008 -- Russia's prime minister said in an interview with French Le Figaro on Saturday that the U.S. should improve relations with Russia marred by the Russian-Georgian conflict over South Ossetia last month.
Russia to boost state weapon orders in 2009 to $47 billion RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2008 -- Russia's budget spending on state defense orders will amount to 1.2 trillion rubles ($46.8 billion) in 2009, a first deputy prime minister said on Friday.
Revised UN estimates show 192,000 uprooted during Georgia conflict UN News Centre 12 Sep 2008 -- Some 192,000 people were forced to flee their homes during the conflict that broke out last month in Georgia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said today, as it released details of a recent assessment of internally displaced people in the Caucasus country.
Nearly 200,000 People Displaced By Conflict in Georgia VOA 12 Sep 2008 -- The U.N. refugee agency says the number of people displaced by fighting in Georgia and the breakaway South Ossetia region is higher than previously thought
Russian President Says NATO Membership Would Not Have Changed Action Against Georgia VOA 12 Sep 2008 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says he would have launched military operations against Georgia even if the Caucasus country had been on a firm path to NATO membership.
Russian OSCE envoy denies deadlock in Caucasus talks RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2008 -- A Russian envoy to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe dismissed a report by a western news agency, that OSCE talks on sending military observers to Abkhazia and South Ossetia were deadlocked.
Putin orders additional $2.6 bln on Glonass development RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a directive on Friday on allocating an additional $2.6 billion to develop the country's Glonass satellite system.
Russian submarines to test launch ballistic missiles in Pacific RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2008 -- Strategic submarines from the Russian Pacific Fleet will conduct test launches of ballistic missiles at the Kura test site in Kamchatka on September 15-20, a fleet source said on Friday.
Meeting on Developing the Armed Forces The Kremlin 11 Sep 2008
Analysts Say Russia-Georgia Conflict Could Hurt US Space Program VOA 11 Sep 2008 -- Some lawmakers and analysts fear that Russia's invasion of Georgia may hurt U.S. space exploration
Lavrov's Poland Visit Sends Mixed Signals On Russia's Crises With West RFE/RL 11 Sep 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has held talks in Poland, the first EU country he has visited since the Russia-Georgia crisis began last month.
Managing The Kremlin's Legitimacy Problem RFE/RL 11 Sep 2008 -- Despite riding a wave of apparent popularity following the military conflict with Georgia, the Kremlin continues to wrestle with its legitimacy problem
Russia's Lavrov Bring Threats, Hopes For Deal To Warsaw RFE/RL 11 Sep 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Poland, the first EU country he has visited since the Russia-Georgia crisis began last month.
Russian Strategic Bombers Land In Venezuela RFE/RL 11 Sep 2008 -- At least, that's how President Hugo Chavez, an outspoken critic of the United States, sees Venezuela's latest cooperation with Russia.
Helsinki Commission Casts Critical Eye On Russia's 'Power Politics' RFE/RL 11 Sep 2008 -- Calling it "one of the most important hearings the Helsinki Commission is conducting this year," U.S. Senator Ben Cardin led an inquiry into what Russia's invasion of Georgia means for U.S.-Russian relations and European security.
Statement of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Russian-Ukrainian Relations Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Sep 2008
Russian FM denies S.Ossetia plans to join Russia RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denied Thursday that South Ossetia was planning to join Russia.
U.S. calls on Russia to 'get out of Georgia' RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- The United States has demanded Russia abide by the terms of the South Ossetia ceasefire plan and pull its troops out of Georgia.
Russia to continue talks with Poland over U.S. missile shield RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- Russia will continue talks with Warsaw on the deployment of elements of a U.S. missile shield in Poland, the Russian foreign minister said on Thursday.
Russian FM to talk U.S. missile shield, S.Ossetia in Poland RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- Russia's foreign minister will visit Poland on Thursday to discuss U.S. missile shield plans, the Georgia conflict, and ties with the EU.
Putin says Russia has no imperial ambitions RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- Russia respects the sovereignty of its neighbors and has no intention of annexing any territories, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, amid criticism over Russia's actions in Georgia.
Medvedev vows to modernize Russia's armed forces RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that Russia would make the modernization of its armed forces a priority in light of the recent military conflict with Georgia.
Russian bombers to leave Venezuela on Sept. 15 RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that landed in Venezuela on Wednesday are expected to return home on September 15, Russia's Air Force said on Thursday.
Su-27 fighters to hold live firing drills in south Russia RIA Novosti 11 Sep 2008 -- Over 20 Su-27 Flanker fighters will conduct live firing drills at a practice range in the Volga-Urals military district on September 15-21, an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday.
Russian PM: Moscow Has No 'Imperial Ambitions' VOA 11 Sep 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has strongly defended the Russian military incursion into Georgia, but says Moscow has no intention of annexing any territory of former Soviet republics.
US Says Russia Violating Cease-Fire in Georgia VOA 10 Sep 2008 -- The United States is accusing Russia of trying to find excuses to keep thousands of troops in Georgia in violation of a cease-fire Moscow signed last month with the former Soviet republic
Congress Questions Bush Officials On Georgian Aid, Response To Russia RFE/RL 10 Sep 2008 -- The United States is reviewing how to help Georgia rebuild its military in the wake of that country's devastating war with Russia, according to two senior administration officials who testified before Congress.
Georgian President Complies With Key Point Of August Cease-Fire Agreement RFE/RL 10 Sep 2008 -- On September 8, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili finally signed a formal statement abjuring the use of military force against the two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, now firmly under Russian control as a result of the Russian military intervention last month and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's August 26 announcement of their recognition as independent states.
Russia Warns it May Target US Missiles in Europe VOA 10 Sep 2008 -- Russian news reports say a top defense official has warned that Russia may point ballistic weapons at a U.S. missile defense system in Europe.
US Vice President Slams Russia, Warns About Iran VOA 09 Sep 2008 -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney deplored Russia's military action in Georgia and said Tiblisi has every right to join NATO in the future
EU Secures Russian Withdrawal, At Cost To Georgia RFE/RL 09 Sep 2008 -- In a bout of intense shuttle diplomacy on September 8, an EU delegation led by French President Nicolas Sarkozy secured a promise from Moscow to withdraw its troops from Georgian territory.
Regular troops to be deployed in Abkhazia, S.Ossetia - Lavrov RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- Russia will deploy regular troops and not Russian peacekeepers in the Georgian breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Russian foreign minister said Tuesday.
Russia says Abkhazia, S.Ossetia must join talks on their status RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- Russia insists that Abkhazia and South Ossetia be invited to take part in international talks in Geneva on their status, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Georgian leader welcomes new deal on Russian pullout RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili gave a cautious welcome on Tuesday to a new deal on the withdrawal of Russian forces from the South Caucasus state.
Russia Announces Long Stay in Breakaway Georgian Areas VOA 09 Sep 2008 -- Russia says its troops will remain in South Ossetia and Abkhazia for a long time
Russia Establishes Diplomatic Ties with Georgian Breakaway Territories VOA 09 Sep 2008 -- Russia says it is establishing formal diplomatic ties with the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Ukraine to close radar station used by Russia RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- Ukraine is to shut down a radar facility in the west of the country currently being used by Russia, a national space agency official said on Tuesday.
Russia calls U.S. freeze on civilian nuclear deal 'mistake' RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that a decision by the U.S. to freeze a civil nuclear agreement with Russia was a politically motivated mistake.
Russia says no plans to reopen radar base in Cuba RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- Russia is not planning to reopen a radar base at the Lourdes facility in Cuba, the Russian foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Russia says its Navy ready to thwart any threat to security RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Navy remains a strong force capable of repelling any attack by a potential aggressor, a Navy spokesman said on Tuesday.
U.S. freezes civilian nuclear deal with Russia over Georgia RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2008 -- U.S. President George Bush has frozen a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Russia amid the current Georgia crisis.
Implementation of the Plan of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, August 12, 2008 Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Sep 2008
US Withdraws From Nuclear Deal with Russia VOA 08 Sep 2008 -- The United States has pulled out of an agreement with Russia for civilian nuclear cooperation
Russia to Withdraw Troops From Buffer Zone in Georgia VOA 08 Sep 2008 -- Russia has agreed to withdraw its troops from controversial buffer zones it had set up around Georgia's breakaway provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia
UN Court Hears Georgian Claims Of Russian Rights Violations RFE/RL 08 Sep 2008 -- The UN's highest court has heard claims lodged by Tbilisi that ethnic Georgians have long been subjected to ethnic discrimination at the hands of Russia.
Russian Troops To Pull Out Of Georgia In 'One Month' RFE/RL 08 Sep 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Russian forces would be withdrawn from Georgia proper within one month.
Russia ready to cut NATO ties if Georgia joins membership plan RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2008 -- Russia may sever all ties with NATO if the Western military alliance grants Georgia entry into the Membership Action Plan (MAP), Russia's NATO envoy said on Monday.
No link between Russia-Venezuela naval drills and Georgia - Moscow RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2008 -- The upcoming joint Russian-Venezuelan naval exercise was agreed on long before the current Georgia crisis and is unrelated to the situation in the Caucasus, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Russia confirms sending warships to the Atlantic, Caribbean RIA Novosti 08 Sep 2008 -- A Russian naval task force from the Northern Fleet will go on a tour of duty in the Atlantic Ocean and participate in joint naval drills with the Venezuelan navy in November, a Navy spokesman said on Monday.
EU Stakes Hopes On Sarkozy's Mission To Moscow RFE/RL 06 Sep 2008 -- The European Union's 27 foreign ministers have ended their two-day informal meeting in Avignon with a show of unity ahead of the French President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to Moscow and Tbilisi on September 8.
EU speaks for international probe into S.Ossetia events RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2008 -- The European Union believes it is necessary to hold an international investigation of events in the Georgian breakaway republic of South Ossetia, the French foreign minister said Saturday.
S.Ossetia events show Russia will be reckoned with - Medvedev RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2008 -- After the events in South Ossetia, other states will have to take Russia's opinion into consideration, President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday.
Russia hopes other countries will also recognize S.Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2008 -- Russia hopes other countries will follow Nicaragua's example and recognize the independence of Georgia's breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
Nicaragua recognizes S.Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2008 -- Nicaragua has recognized the independence of Georgia's breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, the Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry said.
Russia Leader Says US Delivering Weapons to Georgia in Guise of Aid VOA 06 Sep 2008 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev accused the United States of re-arming the Georgian army Saturday, using humanitarian aid as a cover
Russia does not want "bad relations" with U.S. - Russian FM Lavrov RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2008 -- Russia does not want its relations with the United States to deteriorate and is ready to cooperate with Washington on strategic issues, the Russian foreign minister told CNN.
US VP: Russia Using Energy Control as 'Tool of Force' VOA 06 Sep 2008 -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has sharply criticized Russia's actions in its conflict with Georgia, and its attempts to control oil and gas supplies.
Russia Seeks Backing Over Georgia At CSTO Summit RFE/RL 05 Sep 2008 -- Six former Soviet countries have sided with Moscow in its standoff with Tbilisi over Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia.
U.S., Georgia Face 'Grim Realities' Going Forward RFE/RL 05 Sep 2008 -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's visit to Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Georgia this week was intended to reinforce relations with Kyiv and Baku and to restore those with Tbilisi.
EU Foreign Ministers Discuss International Monitors for Georgia VOA 05 Sep 2008 -- European Union foreign ministers begin a two day meeting Friday in the southern French city of Avignon that is expected to discuss sending international observers to monitor a cease-fire in Georgia.
EU Ministers Urge Probe of Responsibility for Russia-Georgia Conflict VOA 05 Sep 2008 -- Foreign ministers of leading European Union countries are calling for an international probe of which country was responsible for starting the recent conflict between Georgia and Russia.
Russia says Cheney encourages 'Georgian aggression' RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2008 -- Statements made by U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney on support for Georgia are only encouraging Tbilisi's aggressive intentions, a Russian Foreign Ministry official spokesman said on Friday.
Russia's Glonass system to comprise 30 satellites by 2011 RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2008 -- The number of satellites comprising Russia's Glonass navigation system will be increased from the current 16 to 30 by 2011, the head of the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) said on Friday.
Russia plans to sell $6.1 bln worth of weaponry in 2008 RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2008 -- Russian arms exports may reach at least $6.1 billion by the end of 2008, a senior official at Rosoboronexport, Russia's largest state arms exporter, said on Friday.
Russian Navy to receive 4 new amphibious planes by 2013 RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2008 -- Russia's Navy will put into operation four new A-42 amphibious planes by 2013, a senior military official said on Friday.
Iran, Russia agree on intelligence sharing IRNA 05 Sep 2008 -- Iran's Minister of Information, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejeie, on Friday met new head of Russian Federal Security Service, Alexander Bortnikov.
Russia to deliver Admiral Gorshkov to India after 2011 RIA Novosti 05 Sep 2008 -- Russia will deliver the modernized Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier to India after 2011, Russia's state-run arms exporter said on Friday.
Cheney Condemns Russia's 'Illegitimate, Unilateral' Aggression AFPS 04 Sep 2008 -- Vice President Richard B. Cheney arrived in Georgia today, delivering "a message of friendship" from the U.S. and condemning Russia's "illegitimate, unilateral" aggression against the former Soviet republic last month.
Conflict in Georgia: the Chairman of the Committee of Ministers, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, invites his colleagues to an informal ministerial meeting Council of Europe 04 Sep 2008 -- The Council of Europe's Ministers' Deputies met on 3 September to discuss the conflict in Georgia and to take stock of the present situation
OSCE Monitors patrol road to Tskhinvali OSCE 04 Sep 2008 -- OSCE Military Monitoring Officers today patrolled the road from Karaleti to Megrevekisi, 4 km from Tskhinvali, for the first time since the outbreak of hostilities in Georgia last month.
Chairman of OSCE's Permanent Council underscores transparency of Organization's activity in Georgia OSCE 04 Sep 2008 -- The Chairman of the OSCE Permanent Council, Ambassador Antti Turunen, underscored today that the Organization had distributed all spot reports submitted by its Mission to Georgia on the recent Georgia-Russia conflict to all 56 OSCE participating States.
In Tbilisi, Cheney Affirms U.S. Support, Condemns Russia RFE/RL 04 Sep 2008 -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, on a visit to Tbilisi, condemned Russia's invasion of Georgia and said the United States is fully committed to its eventual membership in NATO.
Nicaragua Recognizes Georgian Rebel Regions RFE/RL 04 Sep 2008 -- The president of the Central American state of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, has followed Moscow's lead by recognizing the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
CSTO backs Russia's actions in S.Ossetia, condemns Georgia RIA Novosti 04 Sep 2008 -- Foreign ministers from the members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization blasted Thursday Georgia's attack on breakaway South Ossetia and supported Russia's contribution to peace in the region.
Cheney hails 'courageous' Georgia, condemns Russian 'invasion' RIA Novosti 04 Sep 2008 -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney urged the "free world" on Thursday to rally with Georgia against what he called Russia's invasion, and pledged to bring Georgia into NATO.
Russia may suspend support for NATO operations in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 04 Sep 2008 -- Russia's NATO envoy has said that Moscow could suspend cooperation with the military alliance on Afghanistan over the recent Georgia crisis.
Moscow Seeking Alliances in Energy-Rich Central Asia RFE/RL 04 Sep 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Tashkent was seen by many as part of Moscow's renewed drive to secure regional alliances and establish control over Central Asian energy export to the West.
Russian Navy aircraft test new equipment over the Arctic RIA Novosti 04 Sep 2008 -- Tu-142MK aircraft from Russia's Northern Fleet conducted on September 2-3 reconnaissance flights over the Barents and Laptev seas and successfully tested new electronic on-board equipment, the fleet's press service said Thursday.
In Beslan, Four Years Of Grief, But Still No Answers RFE/RL 03 Sep 2008 -- Memorial services were held today in Moscow and in the Russian republic of North Ossetia to mark the fourth anniversary of the deadly conclusion of the three-day siege at School No. 1 in Beslan.
Russia, Bulgaria start building nuclear power plant RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2008 -- The head of a Russian nuclear power plant construction company and the Bulgarian premier took part in a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the start of the building of a nuclear power station in northern Bulgaria.
Air Force to participate in large-scale exercises in central Russia RIA Novosti 03 Sep 2008 -- Over 60 combat aircraft will participate on September 8-13 in exercises that are part of theater-level military maneuvers in central Russia, an Air Force spokesman said on Wednesday.
Georgia-Russia Conflict Changes The Energy Equation RFE/RL 02 Sep 2008 -- Officials at the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline announced last week that the pipeline is fully functional and work has started to refill it.
Russia Expresses Regret Over EU's Decision To Freeze New Partnership Talks RFE/RL 02 Sep 2008 -- Moscow has sent a mixed message following the EU's stronger-than-expected response to Russia's recent military action in Georgia.
Georgia mobilizes commando units near S.Ossetia - Russian military RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- Georgia is mobilizing commando units near its border with South Ossetia, a senior Russian military official said on Tuesday.
Georgia officially notifies Russia of severed ties RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- Georgia has officially notified Russia of its decision to sever diplomatic relations, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia regrets EU declaration, but welcomes 'responsible approach' RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- Russia believes the declaration adopted by the EU at its summit on Monday fails to recognize Georgia's role in the recent conflict over South Ossetia, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia to sign cooperation deal with S. Ossetia RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, will sign an agreement on cooperation with the parliament of South Ossetia in Moscow on Tuesday.
Russia Reacts Mildly to EU Condemnation VOA 02 Sep 2008 -- Russia has offered a muted response to Monday's European Union special summit meeting on Georgia, saying the majority of European countries confirmed the path toward partnership with Russia.
Putin pledges measured response to NATO warships in Black Sea RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Russia will respond calmly to the presence of NATO warships in the Black Sea.
Abkhazia says no plans for new Russian bases RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- Abkhazia will not host new Russian military bases on its territory, the leader of the region recently recognized by Russia as independent said on Tuesday.
Japan 'postpones naval drills' with Russia RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- The Japanese government has decided to postpone joint exercises with the Russian Navy citing recent events in the Caucasus and tensions between Russia and the West, a Japanese defense source said on Tuesday.
Russia set to test second-stage booster for Angara rocket RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2008 -- A second stage URM-2 booster for a new Russian carrier rocket has been delivered to an engine test facility in the Moscow Region for "cold" firing tests, the Khrunichev Space Research and Production center said on Tuesday.
Russian MFA Information and Press Department Commentary Regarding Implementation of the Medvedev-Sarkozy Plan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Sep 2008
EU Summit To 'Reevaluate' Relations With Russia RFE/RL 01 Sep 2008 -- EU leaders are meeting in Brussels in an emergency attempt to find a consensus position regarding Russia in the wake of the Georgia crisis.
Russia Turns Up The Pressure On Turkey RFE/RL 01 Sep 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to arrive in Ankara on September 1, where bilateral discussions will focus on the presence in the Black Sea of U.S. warships transporting humanitarian aid to Georgia.
Russia to send 200 peacekeepers to central Africa RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on sending a Russian military contingent to Chad and the neighboring Central African Republic in support of a UN mission in the region, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Russia calls for international police presence in S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2008 -- Russia believes an international police force should be deployed in South Ossetia to prevent further Georgian attacks, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Russia wants arms embargo on Georgia RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2008 -- Russia would like to see the imposition of an embargo on arms supplies to Georgia until a change of leadership takes place in the Caucasus state, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.
Russia may push forward with S-300 sales to Iran RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2008 -- Russia may proceed with plans to sell advanced S-300 air defense systems to Iran under a secret contract believed to have been signed in 2005, a Russian analyst said on Monday.

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