January 2009 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russian cruiser Pyotr Veliky leaves India RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Pyotr Veliky missile cruiser has left the port of Mormugao in the Indian state of Goa and headed for African waters.
Russian Navy dismisses foreign base rumors RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Media rumors concerning the possible deployment of a Russian naval base in Yemen are false.
Russia must not get involved in fight against Taliban - MP RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Russia should avoid getting involved in fight between Afghan government and Taliban, but strengthen influence in Central Asia.
Chechen separatist leader says open for dialogue RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev open for dialogue with any party, including Chechnya's government and president.
Russia makes first space launch of 2009 RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Russia has successfully launched its first carrier rocket of 2009, putting a Coronas-Photon research satellite into orbit.
NATO chief hopes for better relations with Russia soon RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer hoped military alliance would normalize its relations with Russia in near future.
Probe into Nerpa submarine accident close to end - source RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- An investigation into an accident on board a Russian nuclear submarine will be completed by March 2009.
Russian nuclear-powered warship visits Indian port RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Pyotr Veliky missile cruiser arrived in the port of Marmugao in the Indian state of Goa on an unofficial visit.
Russian Defense Ministry insists 'deserter' was seized by Georgia RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Reports that Russian Army Jr. Sgt. Alexander Glukhov deserted his unit and fled to Georgia from South Ossetia are false.
Source in Russian deserter probe denies captivity claims RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Source rejected claims Russian soldier who recently fled to Georgia from South Ossetia was seized by Georgian forces.
Abkhazia says to sign deal on Russian military bases in months RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia and Abkhazia will soon sign an agreement on the deployment of Russian air and naval bases.
Russia stands by recognition of Abkhazia, S.Ossetia - speaker RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia will never withdraw its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia's independence.
Russian destroyer escorts five ships to deter Somali pirates RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Admiral Vinogradov destroyer is escorting five foreign vessels through the pirate-infested waters of the Gulf of Aden.
Russia's space agency plans to build own orbital station RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Federal Space Agency will propose to the government the construction of a low-orbit space station.
Russia, Europe abandon joint space project RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia and Europe will not continue the joint development of a new reusable manned spacecraft.
Russia delays first space launch in 2009 for one day RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2009 -- Russia's first carrier rocket launch of 2009, scheduled for Thursday, has been delayed until Friday for technical reasons.
Experts Say Ukraine, Russia Share Blame for Latest Gas Crisis VOA 29 Jan 2009 -- January 19 Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement on the delivery of natural gas to Western Europe.
US Says It Would Welcome Russian Missile Restraint VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- US State Department: Russian decision to forego deployment of advanced missiles in Kaliningrad would be a positive development.
Russia waiting for NATO to explain its stance on Georgia RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia expects NATO to make clear reasons for position on Georgia before it begins developing intensive cooperation.
Too soon to implement Iskander plans RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Defense Ministry considers it premature to announce plans on the deployment of Iskander missile systems in the country's Baltic exclave.
NATO welcomes possible suspension of Russian missile plans RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- NATO would consider the suspension of Russian plans to deploy Iskander missile systems near Poland a "good step."
Russia Denies Missile Suspension VOA 28 Jan 2009 -- Russian Defense Ministry officials denying Russian news reports of a suspension of plans to deploy missiles in Kaliningrad.
Russia starts tests of target designator for Iskander missiles RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia has started testing a new unmanned aerial vehicle to provide target designation for Iskander missile systems.
Russian strategic bombers fly near Alaska on routine patrol RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the Arctic Ocean off Alaska.
Another Russian warship may join anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer will patrol Somali coast after taking part in Russia-Indian naval drills.
Putin against upping mil. spending to detriment of social programs RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russian PM Putin against increasing military expenditure to the detriment of resolution of social and economic problems.
Georgia says will not hand over Russian deserter to Moscow RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Georgia has no plans to hand over Russian Army Jr. Sgt. Alexander Glukhov to Moscow.
Russia delivers Mi-171 helicopters to Iran RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2009 -- Russia has started deliveries of Mi-171 Hip transport helicopters to Iran under a $45 million contract.
Russia ready to allow NATO transits to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- Russia ready to discuss the transit of non-lethal supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan at any time.
Russia, India start joint naval drills in Indian Ocean RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- The Russian and Indian navies have started joint naval exercises in the Arabian Sea off the Indian coast.
Daghestan's Islamic Fighters Continue To Hone Military, PR Skills RFE/RL 27 Jan 2009 -- Over the past two years, Ingushetia and Daghestan have eclipsed Chechnya as the most unstable North Caucasus republics.
Russia dismisses Ukraine's Black Sea Fleet claims RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- Russia dismissed claims by Ukraine that the Black Sea Fleet is violating agreement on deployment of warships on Crimean Peninsula.
Ukraine says Black Sea Fleet rearming unacceptable RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- Russia has no right to make a unilateral decision on rearming its Black Sea Fleet, based in Ukraine.
Chechen separatist envoy killed in N.Caucasus - FSB RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- FSB: An emissary of Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev has been killed by Russian forces.
Russian army to improve combat effectiveness with spy drones RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Armed Forces will receive three new unmanned aerial vehicles in the next 3 years to boost capabilities.
Russia says Georgian special services 'seize' Russian soldier RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- Russian Defense Ministry: Russian NCO has been captured by Georgian special service personnel in South Ossetia.
Russian military personnel act to stop heat cutoff RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- Russian military personnel in the Far East city of Khabarovsk have prevented local utility officers from cutting off their base's heating supply.
Ukrainian Security Service To Make Secret Soviet Documents Public RFE/RL 27 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine's Security Service will hold a lustration process this year with previously classified documents.
Ukrainian President Vows to Honor Russian Gas Deal VOA 27 Jan 2009 -- Ukrainian President Yushchenko promised to honor gas deal with Russia that restarted pipeline deliveries to Western Europe.
Kremlin rules out direct popular elections of Russian governors RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2009 -- The Kremlin will not reinstate direct popular elections for regional governors in Russia.
Metropolitan Kirill Elected New Patriarch Of Russian Orthodox Church RFE/RL 27 Jan 2009 -- The Russian Orthodox Church has elected modernizer Metropolitan Kirill, 62, as its new leader.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant's fuel pool strength test begins IRNA 26 Jan 2009 -- AtomStroyExport announced activities at that plant proceeding as scheduled, including its fuel pool strength test, which began Monday.
PACE says Russia fails to fully implement S.Ossetia resolution RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2009 -- Draft report: Russia has failed to comply with the majority of demands made in resolution on S. Ossetia and Abkhazia.
NATO head, Russia's Ivanov to discuss resuming ties Feb. 6 RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2009 -- NATO's secretary general and a Russian deputy prime minister will meet on February 6 to discuss resuming cooperation.
Russia, NATO resume informal talks in Brussels RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2009 -- Russia's envoy to NATO resumed informal talks with NATO ambassadors in Brussels.
Russian deputy PM urges Roscosmos to focus on Bulava ICBM RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2009 -- Deputy PM: Roscosmos must take proactive stand on sea-based Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile.
Russian warship carries out computer-assisted missile drills RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2009 -- Guided missile cruiser Moskva conducted computer-simulated missile attack drills in the Mediterranean.
Third Su-30 fighter for Indonesia passes flight tests RIA Novosti 26 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Sukhoi holding: Third Su-30MK2 fighter, delivered to Indonesia last week, passed flight tests at airfield on island of Sulawesi.
Last Russian At Guantanamo Afraid To Return Home RFE/RL 26 Jan 2009 -- The mother of the last Russian inmate being kept at the US detention center at Guantanamo Bay says son reluctant to return.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Says Energy Deal 'Not A Failure' RFE/RL 24 Jan 2009 -- This week, Ukraine and Russia signed a 10-year contract on natural-gas supplies and transit, which ended the latest energy dispute between the two countries
Can Obama, Medvedev Put U.S.-Russia Ties On Fresh Path? RFE/RL 25 Jan 2009 -- The administration of George W. Bush was often criticized in the West for adopting a short-sighted, acquiescent attitude toward Russia
HRW Accuses Both Sides Of War Crimes In Russia-Georgia Conflict RFE/RL 23 Jan 2009 -- The advocacy group Human Rights Watch, in a new report on the August war between Russia and Georgia, has concluded that both Moscow and Tbilisi are guilty of "numerous violations of the laws of war."
Moscow worried by Georgian buildup near South Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2009 -- Russian FM: Georgia expanding military presence on the borders of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Russia Offers Obama Help on Afghanistan VOA 23 Jan 2009 -- President Medvedev seeking to reassert Russian influence in Central Asia offering to help the US in Afghanistan.
Russia ready for cooperation with NATO over Afghanistan RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev: Moscow was ready to cooperate with NATO over Afghanistan.
Russian Navy denies Neustrashimy frigate has technical problems RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2009 -- The Russian Navy rejected reports that the Neustrashimy missile frigate in an unsatisfactory technical condition.
Bulgaria seeks gas compensation from Gazprom RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2009 -- Bulgaria estimates its losses from recent cuts in gas supplies at $320 million and is demanding compensation from Russia's Gazprom.
Russia, Ukraine to resume maritime border talks in June RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine and Russia will hold a further talks on demarcating maritime boundaries between the two countries.
In Long Term, Moscow-Kyiv Gas Dispute Could Re-Draw Europe's Energy Map RFE/RL 23 Jan 2009 -- There is no quick way for the European Union to penalize Russia and Ukraine for gas dispute.
In Short Term, The One With The Gas Wins RFE/RL 23 Jan 2009 -- If one hard truth emerged from the January gas dispute, it's this: Europe cannot get by without Russian energy supplies.
Medvedev Visits As Uzbekistan Looks West...Again RFE/RL 22 Jan 2009 -- Dmitry Medvedev is expected to stress bilateral cooperation as he makes first state visit to Uzbekistan.
Russia-Ukraine talks on nuclear fuel supplies near completion RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2009 -- Discussions on Russian nuclear fuel supplies to Ukrainian nuclear power plants in 2009 are nearing completion.
Moscow slams Georgia's refusal to receive Russian inspectors RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry: Georgia's refusal to allow Russian inspectors access will have political consequences.
Georgia says all its arms purchases legal RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2009 -- Georgian Foreign Ministry: Georgia has breached no international laws in buying weapons abroad, in response to a Russian ban on arms sales.
Georgia rejects Russia's request to inspect military facilities RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2009 -- Georgian Foreign Ministry: Georgia has refused to allow Russian experts access to military installations on its territory.
Russian Navy to receive two new stealth warships in 2010-11 RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2009 -- The Russian Navy is to receive 2 corvettes equipped with stealth technology in 2010 and 2011.
Citing Russian 'Aggression,' EU Steps Up Neighborhood Plans RFE/RL 21 Jan 2009 -- Russia's August war with Georgia and its recent natural-gas standoff with Ukraine have had a pivotal impact on EU plans for its eastern neighbors.
Russia may build Belarus nuclear plant without tender - Rosatom RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Russia will be able to build power plant in Belarus without a tender once an inter-governmental agreement is signed.
Turkey to scrap tender for nuclear power plant - paper RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Turkish government likely to cancel tender for country's first nuclear power plant by rejecting a bid from a Russian reactor builder.
Centcom reaches agreement with Russia, CARs over Afghan supply route IRNA 21 Jan 2009 -- General David Petraeus: US has reached agreements over alternate supplies route for forces in Afghanistan.
Some 200 Russian service personnel in hospital with pneumonia RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- One person has died and other service personnel have been diagnosed with pneumonia.
NCOs in Russian Armed Forces to number 250,000 in future RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Russia plans to have 250,000 non-commissioned officers in its Armed Forces in the future.
Russian strategic bombers conduct patrols over Arctic RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Russian Tu-160 Blackjack and Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers carried out regular patrols over the Arctic Ocean.
Russian destroyer leaves Baltic base on urgent mission RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Russian missile destroyer Admiral Chabanenko left shipyard in Kaliningrad on an urgent mission after hurried repair work.
Neustrashimy frigate returning to base as planned - Russian Navy RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- The Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy missile frigate in the Mediterranean Sea on its planned journey back to base.
Tests of Russia's new fighter must start in 2009 - deputy PM RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Deputy PM: Testing of Russia's fifth-generation fighter must begin in 2009 and the aircraft should be commissioned in 2015.
Russia says no ISS space tourists after 2009 RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- The International Space Station will be off limits to space tourists after 2009 as its crew grows from 3 to 6.
Russian gas continues flowing into Eastern Europe RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2009 -- Russian gas transited via Ukraine continued flowing into Eastern Europe on Wednesday.
Russia-S.Ossetia friendship treaty comes into force RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- A friendship and cooperation agreement between Russia and South Ossetia has come into force.
Russia has no alternative to Sevastopol base RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Establishing naval facilities in foreign countries will not replace Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol.
Russia, Ukraine Open Gas Valves VOA 20 Jan 2009 -- Russia and Ukraine have resumed the flow of natural gas to Europe, ending a mid-winter standoff that left millions without heat or power.
Russia, Ukraine unreliable gas suppliers - Czech foreign minister RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Czech FM: Recent dispute between Russia and Ukraine proved that Moscow and Kiev are unreliable gas suppliers.
Ukraine to pay average gas price of $228.8/tcm in 2009 - PM RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine PM: Kiev would pay in 2009 an average gas price of $228.8 per 1,000 cubic meters.
Russia, Ukraine sign contract on gas supplies for 2009-2019 RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2009 -- Russian energy giant Gazprom and Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz signed on Monday a contract on Russian gas supplies to Ukraine for 2009-2019.
Russian destroyer escorts 3 commercial ships off Somalia RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2009 -- A Russian Pacific Fleet destroyer on Monday started escorting three commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden during its current anti-piracy mission off Somalia, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Russia develops new arms procurement program for 2011-2020 RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2009 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has started the development of a new arms procurement program for 2011-2020, a Russian daily newspaper said on Monday, citing government sources.
Moscow bans military, dual-purpose exports to Georgia RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning exports of military and dual purpose products to Georgia, the Kremlin press service said on Monday.
Russian destroyer docked for repairs after Latin American tour RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2009 -- Russian missile destroyer Admiral Chabanenko has docked for repairs at a naval shipyard in the country's Kaliningrad exclave after its recent Latin American tour-of-duty, a shipyard spokesman said on Monday.
Russian President: No Resolution Yet on Energy Crisis VOA 17 Jan 2009 -- Russia's President Dmitri Medvedev has signaled that Ukraine and Russia ha
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Russia-Ukraine Gas Deal VOA 18 Jan 2009 -- The European Commission is cautiously welcoming Sunday's announced natural gas deal between Russia and Ukraine, warning that there have been false hopes before and that it is waiting to see gas actually flowing to Europe.
Azerbaijan Concerned By Russian Arms Delivery To Armenia RFE/RL 16 Jan 2009 -- Azerbaijan's Foreign Affairs Ministry expressing concern over the delivery of Russian military equipment to Armenia.
Moscow concerned by Georgian buildup near S.Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- Russia is concerned by the buildup of Georgian forces near the borders of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Russia sends another two warships to tackle Somali pirates RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- Russia has sent 2 Black Sea Fleet vessels to take part in an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden.
Russian Navy denies plans for bases in Mediterranean countries RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- A spokesman for the Russian Navy denied rumors about the possible establishment of naval facilities in the Mediterranean.
Moscow confirms talks on foreign naval bases RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- Russia believes it is too early to name any countries where its Navy would like to deploy "basing points."
Russia hopes US will review missile defense RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- Moscow is hoping that US President-elect Obama will review Russia's proposal for a collective missile defense network.
Russia Looks Forward to Working With Obama VOA 16 Jan 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov: Been listening to and reviewing statements by US President-elect Barack Obama.
EU Gives Russia, Ukraine Final Warning Over Gas Dispute VOA 16 Jan 2009 -- EU giving Russia and the Ukraine until Monday to settle their gas dispute, saying will reassess relations if dispute not resolved.
EU says could review ties with Moscow, Kiev over gas delays RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- The European Commission said EU could review ties with Russia and Ukraine if they failed to resolve their gas dispute.
Ukraine calls for EU probe into gas transit issue RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- Ukrainian President Yushchenko proposed setting up a special EU commission to investigate claims Ukraine stole Russian gas.
Russia to complete fuel supplies to N.Korea in Jan. RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2009 -- Russia will complete later in January its fuel shipments to North Korea under international agreements.
Ukraine, Russia Agree to Moscow Gas Summit VOA 15 Jan 2009 -- The European Union: Current stalemate between Ukraine and Russia over gas deliveries will damage the credibility of both as energy suppliers.
Greece Seeks to Keep European Monitors in Georgia VOA 15 Jan 2009 -- Greek FM Bakoyannis: Country has formulated a new proposal to keep international monitors in Georgia.
Obama And The Russians Need Each Other To Solve Key Problems RFE/RL 15 Jan 2009 -- The day after Obama's electoral victory most world leaders were falling over themselves to congratulate the US leader.
Russian military spending to reach $125 bln by 2011 RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2009 -- The state will earmark 4 trillion rubles ($125 billion) for arms procurements by 2011, including 1 trillion rubles ($31 billion) in 2009.
Ukrainian president 'urges Russia to resume transit' RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine's president urged his Russian counterpart to ensure gas transit to Europe by pumping gas into the Ukrainian transit system.
Naftogaz again refuses to transit Russian gas to EU- Gazprom RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine's national energy company has for a third time refused to transit Russian gas.
Russia Proposes Gas Summit VOA 14 Jan 2009 -- Russia is proposing a summit of all countries involved in the current gas dispute between Moscow and Kyiv.
With Gas Still Off, Europe Increasingly Critical Of Russia, Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Jan 2009 -- As Europe continues to ride out a severe cold snap, hopes of relief in the form of fresh gas supplies have been frozen.
Russia to fulfill duties on completing Iran's nuclear power plant IRNA 14 Jan 2009 -- Russia would fulfill its commitments on completing Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr despite of any pressures.
Moscow prosecutors deny new probe into theater siege RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2009 -- Moscow's Investigation Committee denied reports of a new probe into the 2002 terrorist attack on a Moscow theater.
Russia Endorses Slovak Plan for Gas Swap VOA 14 Jan 2009 -- Russia says it accepted a Slovak proposal to organize a natural gas swap under which Ukraine would export gas to heat-starved Slovakia.
EU losing trust in Ukraine over gas transit row - Slovak PM RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2009 -- Slovak PM: European partners are losing trust in Ukraine over problems with Russian gas transits to the EU.
Kiev refuses to accept Russian gas intended for Europe-Gazprom RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine's national energy company Naftogaz refused to accept Russian gas due to be transited to Europe.
International monitors confirm Kiev blocking gas transit- Gazprom RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2009 -- International monitors confirmed that Ukraine has blocked the transit of Russia's Europe-bound natural gas supplies.
Ukraine and Russia Dispute Europe's Gas Flow VOA 13 Jan 2009 -- Russia and Ukraine remain at odds over renewed gas deliveries to Europe.
Back To Square One In Russian-Ukrainian Gas Dispute RFE/RL 13 Jan 2009 -- Officials from Russia's export monopoly made a prominent display of restoring the flow of gas to Europe via Ukraine on January 13.
Russian Air Force to get 34 warplanes rejected by Algeria RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Air Force will receive later 34 MiG-29 fighter jets that Algeria refused to accept under an earlier contract.
Shipbuilding contributes $7bln to Russia's annual arms exports RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2009 -- Shipbuilding contributes $7 billion to the annual portfolio of orders of Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport.
Ukraine says not stealing or blocking transit of Russian gas RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2009 -- The Ukrainian president denied blocking Russian gas transit to Europe or stealing gas.
Russia says Ukraine blocking gas transit to Europe RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2009 -- Russian PM Putin informed European Commission that Ukraine was blocking the transit of Russian natural gas.
Russia Opens Gas Valves to Europe VOA 13 Jan 2009 -- Russia has resumed the flow of natural gas to Europe, amid an ongoing contract dispute between Moscow and Kyiv.
Russia-NATO Council to hold informal meeting on Jan. 26 RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2009 -- The Russia-NATO Council will hold an informal meeting on January 26 in Brussels.
Armenia denies receiving $800 mln worth of Russian arms RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2009 -- Armenia's Defense Ministry on Monday denied a report from Baku alleging that Russian arms had been handed over to Yerevan.
EU signs new monitoring agreement on gas transits via Ukraine RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2009 -- The European Commission signed a new version of an agreement on monitoring the flow of Russian gas to Europe.
Ukraine ready for government-level gas talks with Russia RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2009 -- PM Tymoshenko: Ukraine is ready to continue gas talks with Russia at a governmental level.
Russia to resume gas transit once all monitors in place - Putin RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2009 -- PM Putin: Gazprom will resume natural gas transit to Europe via Ukraine once it is sure that international monitors can fully supervise the process.
Russia prepares for launch of U.S. telecoms satellite RIA Novosti 12 Jan 2009 -- Russia has delivered a US Telstar telecom satellite to the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan in preparation for a scheduled launch.
Russia Balks at Ukrainian Modifications to Gas Deal VOA 11 Jan 2009 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says a written agreement to restart the flow of Russian natural gas through Ukraine to Europe will not be implemented until Ukraine withdraws last-minute changes to the deal.
Russia, EU Sign Deal On Gas Monitors RFE/RL 10 Jan 2009 -- Russian and European Union officials have signed a deal on monitoring gas transit across Ukraine
Russia, EU sign gas transit control protocol RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2009 -- Russia and the European Union have signed a protocol to set up an international commission to control the transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine.
Interview: The Business and Politics Behind the Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute cfr.org 09 Jan 2009 -- Interviewer: Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor, Council on Foreign Relations
EU Announces Breakthrough In Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis RFE/RL 09 Jan 2009-- European Commission: EC President Barroso and Russia's PM Putin agreed terms to end the gas crisis in Europe.
EU Fails To End Gas Crisis Between Ukraine and Russia VOA 09 Jan 2009 -- The EU efforts to resolve gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine foundered when Russia reportedly refused independent monitors.
Focus Turns To Gas Monitors In Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute RFE/RL 09 Jan 2009 -- Russia's Gazprom and Ukraine's Naftohaz remain at odds over a deal to restart shipments to customers in Europe.
Medvedev says no gas to Ukraine until documents signed RIA Novosti 09 Jan 2009 -- Russian President Medvedev instructed Gazprom that gas supplies to Ukraine should be resumed only after documents signed.
Gazprom 'Harms Russian Interests', Ukraine Refuses To Compromise RFE/RL 08 Jan 2009 -- RFE/RL Russian Service correspondent Mikhail Sokolov spoke with former Russian Deputy Energy Minister Vladimir Milov, who is a leader of the opposition Solidarity movement, on January 7 about the current standoff between Moscow and Kyiv over natural gas
As Europe Shivers, Kyiv And Moscow Stay Warm, For Now RFE/RL 08 Jan 2009 -- For Sergei Gusev, a Russian computer programmer living in Moscow, the vicious gas war pitting his country against Ukraine has been confined to headlines on the television screen
Hope Won't Keep Europe Warm RFE/RL 08 Jan 2009 -- Disputes over natural-gas payment and pricing have become a recurring New Year's ritual in Russian-Ukrainian energy relations
Russia concerned over violence on Israel-Lebanon border RIA Novosti 08 Jan 2009 -- Moscow concerned over the escalation of tensions on the border between Israel and Lebanon following a brief fire exchange.
Russia to Pump Gas to Europe When International Monitors in Place VOA 08 Jan 2009 -- Russia will resume pumping gas through Ukraine to Europe when international observers start monitoring gas flow.
Naftogaz says ready to guarantee Russian gas transit to Europe in full RIA Novosti 08 Jan 2009 -- Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz: Ukraine is ready to guarantee Russian gas transit to Europe in full.
Russia, Ukraine Envoys In Brussels For Gas Talks With EU RFE/RL 08 Jan 2009 -- The natural-gas dispute between Moscow and Kyiv is leading the European agenda.
Russia working tirelessly for truce in Gaza - Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2009 -- Russia will continue efforts in UN Security Council and across Middle East to bring about a settlement to the conflict in Gaza.
UN Security Council may agree position on Gaza - Russian envoy RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2009 -- Two days of UN Security Council discussions on Gaza could end with a resolution or non-binding presidential statement.
EU Ready To Send Observers To Defuse Russian-Ukrainian Gas Row RFE/RL 07 Jan 2009 -- The EU has offered to send in its own observers to supervise the pipeline system responsible for European deliveries.
EU calls for gas Russian supplies to resume as problems grow RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2009 -- As a complete shutoff in Russian gas deliveries to Europe via Ukraine deepened supply problems across the continent.
Europe Growing Colder As Gas Dispute Continues RFE/RL 07 Jan 2009 -- Russian natural-gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine have come to a halt in an escalating price dispute between Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukraine shuts off all gas supplies to Europe - Gazprom RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2009 -- Ukraine shut off the fourth and final pipeline pumping Russian gas to Europe, Gazprom deputy head Alexander Medvedev said.
Sailor killed in fire on board Russian warship off Turkey RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2009 -- A sailor was killed in a fire on board the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier anchored off Turkey late on Tuesday.
Alarmed, EU Threatens Gas Summit With Russia, Ukraine RFE/RL 06 Jan 2009 -- The European Union has gone overnight from low-key diplomacy to angry ultimatums.
Russia-Ukraine gas talks to resume January 8 - Naftogaz RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2009 -- Russian-Ukrainian gas talks will resume January 8, a spokesman for Ukraine's energy company Naftogaz said Tuesday.
Medvedev, Abbas call for ceasefire in Gaza RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2009 -- Russian President Medvedev discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Russian warships dock at Turkish naval base RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2009 -- A naval task force from Russia's Northern Fleet began on Monday an informal visit to Turkey.
Putin Orders Cuts in Gas Shipped Through Ukraine VOA 05 Jan 2009 -- Russian PM Putin ordered the state-run energy firm, Gazprom, to cut the amount of natural gas pumped through Ukraine.
EU urges sides in Russia-Ukraine gas row to fulfill commitments RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2009 -- The EU urged both Moscow and Kiev to fulfill their commitments on gas supplies and transit to Europe.
Czech Republic says Russian gas supplies back to normal RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2009 -- Russian gas supplies to the Czech Republic, earlier affected by the Russian-Ukraine gas dispute, are back to normal.
Gazprom says Ukraine refused to pump extra 15 mln cu m to Europe RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2009 -- Gazprom: Ukraine's Naftogaz refused a request by Gazprom to pump an additional 15 million cu m of Russian gas.
EU Forced To Tread Softly Around Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute RFE/RL 05 Jan 2009 -- The EU's diplomatic machinery is swinging into motion over the continuing gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine.
EU Feels Impact Of Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute RFE/RL 03 Jan 2009 -- The EU is feeling the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute.
Moscow, Kyiv in Blame Game Over Europe's Energy Shortfall VOA 03 Jan 2009 -- Flows of Russian gas to four European Union countries were below normal levels on Saturday following Moscow's decision to cut off supplies to Ukraine in a pricing dispute on January 1.
2008 In Review: Was This The Year That Russia Peaked? RFE/RL 03 Jan 2009 -- From its historic victory against Canada in the world ice hockey championships to skyrocketing oil revenues and growing international muscle, Russia spent at least the first half of the year the way it likes -- a winner on all fronts
EU Demands Full Return of Russian Gas VOA 03 Jan 2009 -- The European Union has demanded an immediate resumption of Russian natural gas to EU countries after Russia cut off supplies to Ukraine.
Kyiv Scrambles To Stem Gas Crisis RFE/RL 02 Jan 2009 -- A Ukrainian delegation has left for a hastily arranged tour of the European Union to press Kyiv's calls for Brussels to mediate in its gas dispute with Moscow, as Russian media report that a cut-off of gas intended for Ukraine enters its second day.
Gazprom to receive Ukraine's $1.5 bln gas debt payment Jan. 11 RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2009 -- Gazprom will receive a $1.5 billion payment from Ukraine for natural gas supplied in late 2008 on January 11, Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov said on Friday.
Russian Gas Cutoff to Ukraine Enters Second Day VOA 02 Jan 2009 -- Russia is withholding natural gas supplies to Ukraine for a second day as officials from both countries seek ways to settle a price dispute.
Challenging The Assumptions About Russia's Future RFE/RL 02 Jan 2009 -- When setting goals for the future, it is important to question one's assumptions.
Russian carrier-based aircraft to exercise in Greek airspace RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2009 -- Deck-based aviation of Russia's heavy aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will hold exercises in the Greek airspace in January, the Greek National Defense General Staff said on Friday.
Russia's Pacific Fleet warships join anti-piracy mission RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2009 -- A naval task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet led by the Admiral Vinogradov destroyer has joined a Russian frigate on an anti-piracy mission off Somalia, a source in the fleet's headquarters said Friday.
Russia Cuts Gas Flow To Ukraine RFE/RL 01 Jan 2009 -- Moscow says it has cut off natural gas exports to Ukraine following the expiration of a New Year's deadline for Kyiv to conclude a new gas-delivery contract
Ukraine Hit With Gas Cut-Off VOA 01 Jan 2009 -- Russia has stopped delivery of natural gas to Ukraine after the failure of last minute talks to reach agreement on a price for 2009. Both sides offer assurances that gas will continue to transit from Russia through pipelines in Ukraine to consumers in Western Europe.

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