November 2008 - Russia Special Weapons News

The Politics Of Falling Oil Prices RFE/RL 30 Nov 2008 -- The ghosts of 1986 are haunting the Kremlin. That was the year when a precipitous drop in oil prices, from around $30 per barrel in late 1985 to just over $10 by mid-1986, crippled the Soviet economy and helped expedite the breakup of the USSR just five years later
Russia hopes for open dialogue with NATO RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- Russia wants to resume full and open dialogue with NATO, which was broken off after the Russia-Georgia war, the foreign minister said on Friday.
Russia hails U.S. 'common sense' over Georgia, Ukraine NATO bids RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed satisfaction on Friday with a U.S. decision not to push for Georgia and Ukraine's fast-track membership of NATO.
Russia, U.S. unlikely to agree on missile shield in Dec. - Lavrov RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- The Russian foreign minister said on Friday that Moscow and Washington were unlikely to reach a final agreement on a planned U.S. missile shield for central Europe during talks in December.
Russia test launches ICBM from White Sea, hits Kamchatka target RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- The Dmitry Donskoi Typhoon-class strategic nuclear-powered submarine has carried out another test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, a Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
Russia to conduct 13 ballistic missile launches in 2009 RIA Novosti 28 Nov 2008 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) are planning to conduct at least 13 launches of ballistic missiles next year, the SMF commander said on Friday.
Putin says Ukraine must pay gas bill before new contract signed RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2008 -- The Russian prime minister told his Ukrainian counterpart Yulia Tymoshenko on Thursday that Kiev must pay off its natural gas debt to Russia before a 2009 supply contract can be signed.
Russia, Venezuela ink nuclear cooperation deal RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2008 -- Russia and Venezuela have signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement, the Russian state nuclear corporation said on Thursday.
Russian strategic bombers fly over Alaska on routine patrol RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2008 -- A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers carried out a routine patrol flight on Thursday over the Arctic Ocean off Alaska, an Air Force spokesman said.
Professor Igor Panarin: When America fell to pieces the shouting was outrageous BUG: the source does not exist 26 Nov 2008 -- As early as autumn 2009 the economic crisis may lead to a civil war in the USA and then to its division into parts. Igor Panarin, doctor of political science, dean of the foreign affairs department at the Diplomacy Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry, presented this forecast ten years ago. At that time his forecasts seemed unrealistic, but now many of them are coming true
Dozen Venezuelan warships to join drills with Russian navy RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2008 -- Twelve Venezuelan warships will take part in a joint exercise with a Russian naval group due to start on December 1, a senior Venezuelan military official said on Wednesday.
Future of START-One Treaty Key Challenge for Obama Administration VOA 26 Nov 2008 -- One of the key challenges facing the Obama administration in its relations with Russia is what to do with the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty known as START-One which expires in December 2009.
Medvedev In Caracas To Build Ties With U.S. Critic Chavez RFE/RL 26 Nov 2008 -- BRussian President Dmitry Medvedev is due to arrive in Caracas, for the first-ever visit to Venezuela by a Russian leader. He is being hosted by the hard-line leftist president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez
Russia test-launches new-generation RS-24 ballistic missile RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2008 -- Russia successfully test launched on Wednesday a new-generation intercontinental ballistic missile bearing multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) warheads.
Russia's upper house approves presidential, parliamentary terms RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2008 -- Russia's upper house of parliament has approved amendments to the Constitution extending the presidential term from four to six years and the lower house term from four to five years.
Litvinenko murder suspect may replace nationalist party leader RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2008 -- Russian political analysts predict that Andrei Lugovoi, a chief suspect in the Litvinenko murder case, may replace Vladimir Zhirinovsky as head of the ultra-nationalist LDPR party, a popular daily said on Wednesday.
Russian nuke missile cruiser to join wargames with Indian Navy IRNA 25 Nov 2008 -- Russia's most potent nuclear-powered heavy missile cruiser 'Pyotr Veliky' will take part in the joint naval wargames with the Indian Navy in January, during which they will train on how to destroy aircraft carriers
Russian warships arrive in Venezuela RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- A group of warships from Russia's Northern Fleet arrived on Tuesday at the Venezuelan port of La Guaira, a Russian naval official said.
Russia's strategic missiles comply with START-1 treaty - commander RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) strictly comply with the provisions of the 1991 strategic arms reductions treaty, and this has been confirmed by numerous U.S. inspections, the force commander said on Tuesday.
Russia, Venezuela warships to hold live firing drills on Dec.1 RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- Russian and Venezuelan warships will conduct artillery live firing drills on December 1 as part of joint naval exercises in the Caribbean, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Russian naval task force starts Venezuela visit RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- A task force from Russia's Northern Fleet led by the Pyotr Veliky missile cruiser arrived in Venezuela as part of a planned visit which will see the ships take part in joint naval drills, a naval spokesman said.
Abkhazia denies Russian buildup on Georgian border RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- The disputed Georgian republic of Abkhazia denied on Tuesday reports that the Russian military had increased its presence on the border with Georgia by deploying extra military hardware.
Litvinenko murder suspect to represent LDPR in Russia's Far East RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- The supreme council of Russia's ultra-nationalist LDPR party appointed on Tuesday Andrei Lugovoi, a chief suspect in the Litvinenko case, top party official in Russia's Far Eastern Primorye Territory.
Indian officials visit Russian shipyard to inspect frigates RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2008 -- A delegation of Indian military officials has visited the Yantar shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad to inspect the construction of three missile frigates for the Indian Navy, a company's spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russian Navy Increases Activity in Foreign Waters VOA 24 Nov 2008 -- Russia is increasing its naval activity in two far-flung parts of the world, as Moscow seeks to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia and to project power in the Western Hemisphere.
Putin says U.S. missile shield will harm Europe RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- Europe would be the worst affected by the deployment of a U.S. missile shield on its territory, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Medvedev says compromise with U.S. on missile shield possible RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has expressed hope that the new Washington administration could abandon its plans to place elements of a U.S. missile shield in Central Europe.
Alleged Shooting Fuels Tensions Between Moscow And Tbilisi RFE/RL 24 Nov 2008 -- As Georgia marked the fifth anniversary of its Rose Revolution, tensions were again rising between Moscow and Tbilisi
Russian president ratifies treaties with Abkhazia, South Ossetia RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed off on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance treaties with Georgia's breakaway provinces of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Kremlin press service said on Monday.
Involuntary manslaughter charge for submariner on Russia's Nerpa RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2008 -- A serving crew member on the Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine, on which 20 people recently died, has been charged with "criminally negligent homicide," a Russian top investigator said Monday.
Warships from all Russian Navy fleets to fight piracy off Somalia RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2008 -- Warships from all of the Russian Navy fleets will be involved in measures to fight piracy in the Horn of Africa region, Russia's Navy commander said on Sunday.
Anniversary Of Litvinenko Killing Marked In Moscow RFE/RL 23 Nov 2008 -- Russian opposition activists paid tribute to Aleksandr Litvinenko on the second anniversary of the former Russian security agent's death in London from radiation poisoning
Russia awaits formal proposals on U.S. missile shield-top brass RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- Russia will consider its Western partners' proposals on the U.S. missile defense plans for Europe only when they are legally formalized, the chief of the General Staff said on Friday.
Russian frigate protects nine ships from Somali pirates RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- Russia's Neustrashimy (Fearless) missile frigate is escorting an international convoy of nine vessels past the Horn of Africa to protect them from Somali pirate attacks, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Friday.
Russia Opens Afghan Transit Route For NATO's Germany RFE/RL 21 Nov 2008 -- Germany has became the first NATO nation to win Russian permission to use the country's railways to transit military goods bound for Afghanistan
Reactor on Russia's newest nuclear submarine fired up RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- The reactor on Russia's newest strategic nuclear-powered submarine, the Yury Dolgoruky, was started up on Friday, a Sevmash shipyard spokesman said.
Russian strategic bombers fly over the Arctic on routine patrol RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2008 -- A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers took off on Friday from the Engels airbase in southern Russia on a routine patrol flight over the Arctic Ocean, an Air Force spokesman said.
Unified Russia Congress Promises Stability Despite Financial Crisis RFE/RL 20 Nov 2008 -- Russia's ruling Unified Russia party has opened its 10th national congress, with nationally televised addresses by President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
Russian Navy to redeploy Kilo class sub in 2011 after repairs RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- The Vladikavkaz diesel-electric submarine will return to service with Russia's Northern Fleet in 2011 after an extensive overhaul at the Zvezdochka shipyard in north Russia, the company said on Thursday.
Russia's new strategic submarine to start sea trials by yearend RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- Russia's first Borey class strategic nuclear submarine will start sea trials by the end of 2008, the Sevmash shipyard said on Thursday.
Russian warships to regularly patrol waters off Somali coast RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- Russia will deploy its warships off the coast of East Africa on a regular basis to prevent pirate attacks on merchant ships, the country's Navy commander said on Thursday.
Talks On Russia-Georgia War Seen As 'Constructive' RFE/RL 20 Nov 2008 -- Officials from Russia and Georgia are cautiously welcoming the November 19 talks in Geneva, which marked the first time the warring sides have met since the armed conflict in early August over the separatist region of South Ossetia
Russian Navy to receive Severodvinsk nuclear submarine in 2010 RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- A new nuclear-powered attack submarine will be delivered to the Russian Navy in 2010, a Russian shipyard said on Wednesday.
Russian military to be fully rearmed by 2020 RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- Around 80-100% of the Russian Armed Forces will be equipped with modern weapons and military hardware by 2018-2020, the Russian General Staff chief said on Wednesday.
Russia ready to deploy Iskander missiles at any time - Gen. Staff RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- Russia is ready to deploy Iskander missile systems to its Kaliningrad Region at any time, the chief of the General Staff said Wednesday.
Russia fully staffs bases in Abkhazia, S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- Russian military bases in Georgia's disputed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia have been fully staffed with 3,700 personnel each, the chief of the Russian General Staff said on Wednesday.
Russia approves rail transit for German arms to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- Russia has given Germany the go-ahead to use its rail network to transport weapons, military equipment and supplies to Afghanistan, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Russia set to allow Spanish military transit to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree allowing logistics supplies for Spanish troops in Afghanistan to pass through Russian territory.
Russia, India to hold joint naval drills in Jan. 2009 RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2008 -- Russia and India will conduct joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean in January next year, a spokesman for Russia's Pacific Fleet said on Thursday.
NATO countries should resume military ties with Russia - assembly RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2008 -- NATO member countries should restore relations with Russia, including in the military sphere, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly has said in a resolution.
Rights Advocates Tell Russia to Halt Warplane Sales to Sudan VOA 19 Nov 2008 -- A New York-based human rights group is asking the Russian Federation to suspend all arms sales to Sudan following media reports that Moscow recently sold 12 MiG-29 fighter jets to Khartoum.
Amnesty Says No Side Blameless In Russia-Georgia War RFE/RL 18 Nov 2008 -- It has been just over 100 days since the start of the conflict between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia
Russian defense minister warns of another, worse Georgian war RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- The Russian defense minister warned on Tuesday that Georgia's military buildup and drive to join NATO could cause a conflict worse than the five-day war over South Ossetia in August.
Russia unhappy with U.S. missile defense political guarantees RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- Russia is not satisfied with U.S. political guarantees on missile defense, the foreign minister said Tuesday after talks with his Portuguese counterpart.
Czech MPs delay U.S. shield deal debate until Obama's inauguration RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- The Czech parliament will not resume consideration of a Czech-U.S. missile defense treaty until Barack Obama officially assumes the U.S. presidency, the speaker of the lower house said on Tuesday.
Medvedev sees new openings in relations with U.S. under Obama RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that he hoped the new U.S. administration could look at bilateral ties "at a different angle and more pragmatically."
Defense Ministry says Russian units to get Iskander on time RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- Iskander tactical short-range missile systems will be delivered to the Russian military on time, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Medvedev says Russia must never be parliamentary republic RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that Russia must never become a parliamentary republic.
Nerpa nuclear submarine to join Russian Navy - top brass RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2008 -- The Russian Navy will commission the Nerpa nuclear submarine, on which 20 people recently died, rather than sell or lease it to India, the chief of the General Staff told a Russian daily on Tuesday.
Russia may use 'overkill' missiles to counter U.S. shield RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- In addition to deploying tactical missiles near the Polish border, Russia could use precision-guided air-based weapons to counter U.S. missile defense plans, a Russian military expert said on Monday.
Crew member 'tampered with temperature sensor on Nerpa sub' RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- The deaths of 20 people on board the Russian nuclear submarine the Nerpa were caused by a crew member entering the wrong data into a temperature sensor, the Kommersant paper said on Monday. (INFOgraphics)
Chavez says Russia to build nuclear reactor in Venezuela RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- Russia will help Venezuela build its first nuclear reactor in the northwestern province of Zulia, President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.
Belarus says U.S. paper distorted president's missile comments RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2008 -- Belarus accused the Wall Street Journal on Monday of distorting an interview with President Alexander Lukashenko by claiming he planned to deploy Russian missiles to target the U.S. missile shield in Europe.
Russia 'confident' Obama will study missile shield plan - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is "confident" the U.S. president-elect will look into the effectiveness of the Bush administration's plans for a Central European missile shield.
US Calls Proposed Deployment of Russian Missiles in Belarus Unhelpful VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- The United States said Friday a proposed deployment of Russian short-range missiles in Belarus would not be helpful to regional security.
EU, Russia Resume Security Talks VOA 14 Nov 2008 -- The European Union and Russia have agreed to resume strategic partnership talks next month that had been frozen over the conflict with Georgia.
Sudan confirms purchase of Russian MiG-29 jet fighters RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- Sudan has bought an undisclosed number of MiG-29 fighters from Russia, the northeast African state's defense minister said on Friday.
Russian warship protects trade vessels from pirates off Somalia RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- With pirate attacks on the rise off the coast of Somalia, Russia's Neustrashimy (Fearless) frigate is currently escorting trade ships in the area, the Russian Navy said on Friday.
First Russian peacekeepers leave on EU mission to Chad RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- The first contingent of Russian peacekeepers will leave Russia for Chad on Friday as part of a joint EU mission to support the UN in the Central African country, a Russian Air Force spokesman said.
Medvedev says Georgia ceasefire plan 'implemented' RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- The terms of the so-called Medvedev-Sarkozy ceasefire plan that ended a five-day war between Russia and Georgia in August have been fully implemented, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.
EU-Russia Summit Hints At Geopolitical Rapprochement RFE/RL 14 Nov 2008 -- Russia's drive for recognition as one of the world's major powers took a long step forward as the EU's French presidency publicly backed President Dmitry Medvedev's call for a new "security architecture" for Europe
Business, As Usual, To Be Focus Of EU-Russia Summit RFE/RL 14 Nov 2008 -- It appears to be back to business as usual for Brussels and Moscow, even if the two sides continue to disagree about the fine print
Chechen Leader Further Strengthens His Position RFE/RL 14 Nov 2008 -- Two recent developments in Chechnya reflect the extent to which republic head Ramzan Kadyrov can still impose his will on Moscow to rid himself of any figure whom he perceives as a potential threat to his authority
Russian Soyuz-U carrier rocket bearing military satellite launched RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- A Soyuz-U carrier rocket bearing a military satellite was launched on Friday from the Plesetsk space center in north Russia, an aide to the Russian Space Forces commander said.
Belarus threatens to target missiles at U.S. shield in Europe RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has weighed in on the Russia-U.S. dispute over missile defense, telling a U.S. paper his country could deploy tactical missiles capable of striking Central Europe.
Russia to scrap all decommissioned nuclear submarines by 2012 RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- Russia will scrap all decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines by the beginning of 2012, a shipyard official said on Friday.
Russia, U.S. to hold talks on new START treaty by end of 2008 RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- Russia and the United States are planning to hold the next round of talks on replacing the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty by the end of the year, a Russian deputy foreign minister said on Friday.
Russian military considers buying aerial drones from Israel RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Friday that Russia was looking at purchasing pilotless aircraft from Israel, but a spokesman said a final decision had not been made.
Sarkozy offers talks before Russia deploys missiles near Poland RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2008 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed on Friday holding a meeting on European security involving Russia and the United States before Moscow deploys missiles near Poland.
Letter by Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, to the New York Times Editor Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations 13 Nov 2008
US Rejects Russian Offer to Scrap European Missiles VOA 13 Nov 2008 -- The Bush administration Thursday dismissed as not credible a Russian offer to forego deployment of missiles near Poland, if the United States drops its European missile defense plan.
Abkhazia, Russia in talks on Black Sea Fleet base - minister RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- Russia and Abkhazia are in talks on establishing a permanent Russian naval presence in the disputed Georgian republic, the Abkhazian foreign minister said on Thursday.
Russia's Lavrov to discuss European security treaty in Portugal RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will take to Portugal next week Russia's proposal to sign a pan-European security treaty, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Gates Criticizes Latest Russian Missile Threats VOA 13 Nov 2008 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has rejected an offer by Russia's president not to deploy offensive missiles near its borders with NATO allies if the United States will cancel plans for missile defense system partly based in Europe.
Medvedev says no plans to quit early despite term change RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday his proposal to extend the presidential term from four to six years, which will apply to the next president, did not mean he would resign ahead of time.
Crew member caused tragedy on Russian nuclear sub RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- A crew member activated without permission a fire safety system on board the Russian nuclear submarine Nerpa, causing the deaths of 20 people, investigators said on Thursday.
Russia considers opening Black Sea Fleet base in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2008 -- Russia is considering opening a base for its Black Sea Fleet in Abkhazia, a lawmaker and former fleet commander said on Thursday.
Senior U.S. Diplomat In Moscow For Talks With Lavrov RFE/RL 12 Nov 2008 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is hosting a visit to Moscow by William Burns, the U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs
Compromise on U.S. missile shield possible - Kremlin source RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- Russia believes that a compromise on a controversial U.S. missile shield in Europe is still possible, but is waiting for more constructive proposals from the new U.S. administration, a Kremlin source said on Wednesday.
Russia, Iran, Qatar Holding Gas Talks In Doha RFE/RL 12 Nov 2008 -- A Russian delegation led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is in Doha, Qatar, for talks with Qatari and Iranian officials on cooperation in natural gas exports
Russia Rejects US Missile Defense Plan VOA 12 Nov 2008 -- Russian news agencies say Moscow has formally rejected a U.S. plan to build a missile defense system in central Europe.
Is Medvedev Preparing Putin's Return To The Presidency? RFE/RL 11 Nov 2008 -- Anyone who thought the suspense over Russia's tense and long-anticipated transition of power was over when Dmitry Medvedev moved into the Kremlin six months ago should think again
Russia Expands Its Military Presence In Central Asia RFE/RL 12 Nov 2008 -- The secretary-general of the CIS Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Nikolai Bordyuzha, recently announced the planned formation of an international force in Central Asia that "should be prepared to repel any threat."
Putin backs Medvedev on extending presidential, parliament terms RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin supports President Dmitry Medvedev's suggestion that presidential and parliamentary terms should be increased to six and five years, respectively.
Russia to test fire another Bulava ICBM before yearend - Navy RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- Russia will test fire another Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile before the end of the year, a source in the Navy headquarters said on Wednesday.
Russian defense official denies doomed sub meant for India RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- A Russian defense industry official denied on Wednesday that talks had been held with India on the delivery of the nuclear submarine on board which 20 people died last weekend.
Russia suspends Iskander missile exports to equip military RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday it was not planning to export Iskander tactical missile systems until Russia's Armed Forces have been fully supplied with them.
Russian parliament to put presidential term bill on fast track RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- A Russian parliamentary committee proposed on Wednesday that consideration of amendments to the constitution that would extend the presidential and parliamentary terms be fast-tracked.
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Russian, British navies prevent Danish ship seizure by pirates RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- The Russian frigate Neustrashimy (Fearless) and Britain's HMS Cumberland frigate have prevented the seizure of a Danish merchant vessel by pirates off Somalia's coast, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
house ratifies treaties with Abkhazia, S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2008 -- The upper house of the Russian parliament ratified friendship treaties with South Ossetia and Abkhazia on Wednesday.
EU says Russian peacekeepers to arrive in Chad in mid-November RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2008 -- Russia's peacekeeping contingent will arrive in Chad in mid-November as part of the UN peacekeeping operation, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Tuesday.
Russian warship escorts Danish vessel off Somali coast RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2008 -- The Neustrashimy (Fearless) frigate is providing protection for a Danish vessel carrying Russian crew members off the Somali coast, a Russian navy spokesman said on Tuesday
Fire safety system 'not to blame for Russian nuclear sub deaths' RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2008 -- The fire safety system that was thought to have malfunctioned and caused the deaths of 20 people on board a Russian nuclear submarine was in order, a source in the investigation commission said on Tuesday.
Ukraine's NATO Bid Increases Tensions with Moscow VOA 10 Nov 2008 -- Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have increased during the past year partly as a result of a move by Ukrainian leaders to join NATO's Membership Action Plan, a step that has drawn strong Russian opposition.
US Frustrated by Russian Stance on Missile Defense VOA 10 Nov 2008 -- The State Department expressed frustration over Russia's apparent rejection of new U.S. proposals on European missile defense
Russian Defense Ministry denies ex-Vostok commander appointment RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2008 -- The Russian Defense Ministry denied on Monday media reports that the former commander of the Chechen Vostok battalion, Sulim Yamadayev, had been assigned to a new post.
Russia to build reactor, generator for Bulgarian nuclear plant RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2008 -- A Russian nuclear power plant construction company will build and deliver essential equipment for a nuclear power plant in Bulgaria, Atomstroyexport said on Monday
EU Says It's Ready To Restart Partnership Talks With Russia RFE/RL 10 Nov 2008 -- European Commission has announced that negotiations on a wide-ranging partnership agreement with Russia will be resumed, although no date was announced
EU says partnership talks with Russia to proceed after Nov.18 RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2008 -- The European Union said on Monday that talks on a new strategic partnership agreement with Russia would resume later this month, despite opposition from Lithuania.
Twenty dead in Russian nuclear submarine accident RIA Novosti 09 Nov 2008 -- Twenty people died on board a Russian nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean and 21 others were taken to the hospital, the Navy said on Sunday.
Russian nuclear submarine accident leaves 20 dead, 22 injured RIA Novosti 09 Nov 2008 -- An accident aboard a Russian nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean killed 20 and injured another 22 people, a spokesman for Russia's Investigative Committee said on Sunday.
Stricken Russian Sub Returns to Port VOA 09 Nov 2008 -- The Russian navy says the nuclear-powered Russian submarine, involved in a deadly accident, has pulled into port at Bolshoi Kamen, a military shipyard not far from the eastern city of Vladivostok.
At least 20 killed in Russian submarine accident RIA Novosti 09 Nov 2008 -- At least 20 people were killed and another 21 injured in an accident on a Russian Pacific Fleet nuclear submarine which was undergoing routine tests, an aide to the Russian Navy commander said on Sunday
France Moves The Goalposts In EU Dealings With Russia RFE/RL 08 Nov 2008 -- The European Union's French presidency has said the bloc is in a position to relaunch Partnership and Cooperation Treaty talks with Moscow that were broken off in the wake of the war between Russia and Georgia
Russian Opposition Leader Says Putin, Saakashvili 'Like Twins' RFE/RL 07 Nov 2008 -- Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov says he sees a lot of similarities between Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and Russia's autocratic Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
Russian warships to visit Venezuela on November 24-30 RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- A task force from Russia's Northern Fleet led by the Pyotr Veliky missile cruiser will visit Venezuela on November 24-30, a spokesman for the Venezuelan Defense Ministry announced Friday.
Russia to open military bases in Abkhazia, S.Ossetia in 2009 RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- Russia will open military bases in two Georgian breakaway republics, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, in 2009, a source in the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
Russia to equip 5 brigades with Iskander missile systems by 2015 RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- At least five missile brigades deployed on Russia's western border will be equipped with new Iskander-M short-range missile systems by 2015, a Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
EU criticizes Russian plans to deploy missiles near Poland RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- The announcement by President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia's plans to deploy Iskander missile systems near Poland harms European security, France said on Friday in its role as EU president.
Moscow receives updated U.S. missile shield proposals RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2008 -- Moscow has received new U.S. proposals aimed at easing Russia's concerns over a planned European missile shield and replacing a strategic arms reduction treaty, a Foreign Ministry official said on Friday.
US Makes New Proposals to Russia on Missile Defense, Strategic Arms VOA 06 Nov 2008 -- The State Department's top arms control official says the United States has made new proposals to Moscow aimed at easing Russian concern about the planned U.S. missile defense system in central Europe.
Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation President of Russia 05 Nov 2008
NATO Says Russian Missile Deployment Threatens Arms-Control Efforts RFE/RL 06 Nov 2008 -- NATO has expressed grave concern about the future of the global arms-control framework in the wake of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's state-of-the-nation address
Poland hits out at Medvedev's missile plans RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2008 -- The Russian president's remarks concerning the possible deployment of tactical missiles near Poland are an "unfriendly act," the Polish foreign minister said on Thursday.
Military Expert Says Russian Missiles More Bark Than Bite RFE/RL 06 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has pledged to deploy short-range Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad, a western exclave that is surrounded by European Union countries
Russia Cool On Obama, But Eager To Set New Ground Rules In U.S. Ties RFE/RL 06 Nov 2008 -- The presidency of George W. Bush may have started with a soulful glance into the eyes of Vladimir Putin, but ties between Russia and the United States have deteriorated ever since
Russia, U.S. may sign new START treaty in mid-2009 RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2008 -- With the election of a new Democratic president in the U.S., Washington and Moscow may sign a new strategic arms reduction deal as early as the summer of next year, a Russian analyst said on Thursday.
Russian top court overrules arrest of 'phone-tapping' general RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2008 -- The Russian Supreme Court has ruled that the arrest of Lt. Gen. Alexander Bulbov, a senior Federal Drug Control Service official, was illegal, and that the 35 charges against him are unfounded, his lawyer said on Thursday.
US Disappointed Over Russian Missile Pledge VOA 05 Nov 2008 -- The United States on Wednesday expressed disappointment over an announced Russian plan to deploy short-range ballistic missiles in the Kaliningrad enclave next to Poland.
Russian President Lashes Out At U.S. In First National Address RFE/RL 05 Nov 2008 -- Hard-line rhetoric against the United States dominated Dmitry Medvedev's state-of-the-nation speech, one day after the historic election of Barack Obama as U.S. president
Germany concerned over Russian missiles near Polish border RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Germany expressed concern on Wednesday over the possible deployment of Iskander missile systems near Poland and will discuss the issue with Russia as soon as possible, a German diplomat said.
Russian missiles near Poland to 'offset' U.S. shield - NATO envoy RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- The deployment of precision-guided tactical missiles in Russia's westernmost region would render ineffective a U.S. missile shield in Central Europe, Russia's NATO envoy said on Wednesday.
Medvedev proposes extending presidential, parliamentary terms RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev proposed on Wednesday the extension of presidential and parliamentary terms from the current four years to six and five years, respectively.
Russian nuclear missile cruiser visits French base RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Germany expressed concern on Wednesday over the possible deployment of Iskander missile systems near Poland and will discuss the issue with Russia as soon as possible, a German diplomat said
Russian support ship to join fight against Somali pirates RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- A Russian Baltic Fleet's supply-tanker Yelnya is due on Wednesday to join up with a missile frigate involved in protecting Russian merchant ships from pirates in African waters, a naval source said.
Russia to deploy Iskander missiles near Polish border - Medvedev RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Russia will deploy short-range Iskander missiles in its exclave of Kaliningrad next to Poland in response to U.S. missile plans for Europe, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday.
Russian Threats Miss Point of Proposed Missile Defenses, Official Says AFPS 05 Nov 2008 -- Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev’s threat today to deploy missiles targeting proposed U.S. missile defenses in Eastern Europe misses the point that the system will be purely defensive and will pose no threat to Russia, a Pentagon spokesman said today.
Obama may freeze Europe missile shield deals - Russian analyst RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- As economic pressures mount, the U.S. may freeze its plans to set up a missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic when president-elect Barack Obama takes office, a Russian analyst said on Wednesday.
Russia, EU sign deal on Chad peacekeeping operation RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Russia signed on Wednesday an agreement with the EU which will see Russia troops participate in peacekeeping operations in Chad and the Central African Republic, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
European security to be focus of Russian-Italian talks RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2008 -- Urgent global issues, including the development of a new European security system, will top the agenda of intergovernmental talks between Russia and Italy in Moscow on Thursday, a Kremlin source has said.
Russian Air Force to buy 12 Ka-52 helicopters in 2009 RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2008 -- Russia's armed forces plans to buy up to 12 Ka-52 Hokum-B combat/reconnaissance helicopters in 2009, the Russian Air Force Commander Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday.
Russian naval tanker to join warship in African waters RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2008 -- A Russian Baltic Fleet tanker to join frigate involved in protecting merchant ships from pirates in African waters.
Russia, EU to sign deal on Chad peacekeeping operation Nov. 5 RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2008 -- Russia will sign agreement with EU on participation in peacekeeping operation in Chad and the Central African Republic.
Russian warships to hold drills in Indian Ocean RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2008 -- Russian warships from the Pacific and Northern Fleets will conduct exercises in the Indian Ocean later this year.
Qaddafi holds talks with Medvedev, Putin in Moscow RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2008 -- Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi held separate talks in Moscow on Saturday with Russia's president and prime minister.
EU Appears Ready To Return To Talks With Russia, If Not To 'Business As Usual' RFE/RL 01 Nov 2008 -- The European Union appears poised to resume talks with Russia on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement it suspended to protest Moscow's recent military action in Georgia
Lavrov says compromise needed on islands dispute with Japan RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2008 -- Russia wants to reach a compromise with Japan on the territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands.

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