November 2009 - Russia Special Weapons News

Draft: European Security Treaty President of Russia 30 Nov 2009
Russia Unveils Proposal For European Security Treaty RFE/RL 30 Nov 2009 -- Moscow has released a draft of a proposal for a new European security agreement the Kremlin says should replace outdated institutions.
Russia hands NATO draft European security treaty RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Russia's envoy to NATO: Handed a new treaty on European security drafted by Russia to the alliance's secretary general.
Greece supports further discussions on Europe security pact RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Greece, the current chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, supports further discussions on the European security pact.
Medvedev, Obama discuss new arms reduction pact RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Russian and US presidents discussed a new bilateral arms reduction treaty in a phone conversation on Monday.
Russia, U.S. to draft new arms reduction pact on time - MP RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- MP: Russia and US will manage to draft a new arms reduction treaty before the expiry of the current pact on December 5.
What kind of ship do the Russian naval infantry need? RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- November 27 is Russian Marines Day, celebrated since 1996 in commemoration of the establishment of the first regiment of marines.
Russian army brigades to include sniper units RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Special platoons of sharpshooters will be included in Russian army brigades.
Russian destroyer joins anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- A Russian naval task force from the Northern Fleet led by the Admiral Chabanenko destroyer resumed Russia's an anti-piracy mission.
Russian doctors fear swine flu might mix with bird flu RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Russian doctors fear that a new flu virus might appear as a result of reassortment between the swine flu and bird flu viruses.
'Better safe than sorry' with swine flu RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Despite media claims that the WHO has blown the swine flu threat out of proportion, safety measures should still be taken.
Putin urges tighter security on rail network after terrorist attacks RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- PM Putin called for improved security and preventive police measures on Russia's rail network to prevent further terrorist attacks.
Russian Investigators Hunt For Clues In Train Bombing RFE/RL 30 Nov 2009 -- The death toll from Russia's weekend train derailment rose to 26 today after an injured passenger died in a Moscow hospital.
Number of missing in Russian train derailment down to 2 RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Two missing people in the recent train derailment that left 26 people dead were located.
Russian Officials: Bomb Caused Train Crash That Killed 26 VOA 28 Nov 2009 -- Russian officials say a bomb explosion derailed an express passenger train late Friday, killing at least 26 people and injuring more than 50 others.
Russia to launch Intelsat-15 satellite after delay RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Russia will launch a Zenit carrier rocket with a U.S. telecommunications satellite on Monday night.
U.S. telecoms satellite launch postponed RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Launch of Zenit carrier rocket with US telecommunications satellite originally scheduled for Sunday midnight has been delayed for technical reasons.
Russia's space industry output to grow 18% in 2009 - Putin RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2009 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the output of the national space industry in 2009 will increase by about 18%.
Envoy: Moscow still committed to deliver S-300 missile to Iran IRNA 28 Nov 2009 -- Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mahmood Reza Sajjadi here on Friday said that the Russian officials have told him they still honour a contract to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran.
Russia: Bushehr power plant to be completed on time IRNA 28 Nov 2009 -- Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko on the eve of his visit to Tehran here on Friday in a press conference said that Bushehr power plant will be completed on the set timeframe agreed with the Iranian side.
Corruption In Russia, Part 2: Law Enforcers Often The Worst Offenders RFE/RL 28 Nov 2009 -- The authorities in Russia say they're tackling the country's endemic corruption
Corruption in Russia, Part 3: How Russia Is Ruled RFE/RL 28 Nov 2009 -- The authorities in Russia say corruption there is so rife, it threatens the country's very stability
Russian Intelligence Says Bomb Caused Deadly Train Crash RFE/RL 28 Nov 2009 -- Russia’s domestic intelligence service has said that the train derailment that killed about 30 people and injured nearly 100 was caused by a bomb.
Massive Corruption Threatens Russian State RFE/RL 27 Nov 2009 -- The numbers are staggering by any measure: Russians pay $300 billion in bribes each year, according to the government's own figures
Corruption in Russia, Part 1: A Normal Part Of Everyday Life RFE/RL 27 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has made fighting corruption a centerpiece of his presidency
Terrorist Attack Suspected in Russian Train Crash that Killed 26 VOA 27 Nov 2009 -- Officials in Russia say a train crash that killed at least 26 people and injured at least 50 late Friday may have resulted from an attack.
Russia destroys 45% of its chemical weapons RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russia has destroyed 45% of its chemical weapon stockpiles one month ahead of a deadline under an international pact, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Russia yet to decide on French warship deal - Putin RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russia has yet to make a final decision on whether to buy a Mistral-class helicopter carrier from France, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Lavrov says strategic arms deal with U.S. to be signed in time RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denied on Friday media reports that a new strategic arms reduction deal will not be signed before the old START pact expires next week.
Russian Navy could be in dire straits by 2015 - expert RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- The Russian Navy's combat capabilities could seriously decrease by 2015 due to a large-scale decommissioning of ocean-going warships, a former commander of the Northern Fleet has warned.
Russia's naval infantry to be totally re-armed by 2015 RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- All units of Russia's naval infantry will be fully equipped with advanced weaponry by 2015, the Russian Navy said in a statement on Friday.
Russia completes engine tests for Angara rocket RIA Novosti 27 Nov 2009 -- Russia has successfully completed bench trials of the first stage of the new Angara carrier rocket, Russia's Khrunichev Space and Research Center said on Friday.
Air Force to Russian UAV makers: 'Thanks, but no thanks' RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2009 -- The Russian Air Force considers the unmanned aerial vehicles offered by domestic manufacturers to be inferior in quality, the force commander said on Thursday.
Russia to deploy more S-400 air-defense battalions in 2010 RIA Novosti 26 Nov 2009 -- Russia is to deploy another five air-defense battalions equipped with advanced S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems next year, the Air Force commander said on Thursday.
NATO yet to respond to Russia's confidence-building initiative RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2009 -- Russia has yet to receive a reply from NATO to its proposal to sign an agreement on the prevention of "dangerous" military activities in border areas, Russia's envoy to the alliance said on Wednesday.
Russia rejects US expert claim on Moscow-Tehran relation IRNA 25 Nov 2009 -- Russia Foreign Ministry, by issuing a statement on Tuesday evening, rejected a US expert claim on Moscow nuclear military assistance to Tehran and said the issue is baseless.
Kazakhstan moves to play down Baikonur spat with Russia RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2009 -- Kazakhstan moved to play down a spat with Russia over a delay in a rocket launch from the Russian-leased space center in the Central Asian republic earlier this week, saying it was a result of a misunderstanding.
Russia's Health Ministry reports 600 flu deaths in 2009 RIA Novosti 25 Nov 2009 -- About 600 people have died in Russia from flu, including the H1N1 virus, since the start of the year, the health minister said on Wednesday.
Lukashenka Says Medvedev's Journalist Meeting 'Senseless' RFE/RL 25 Nov 2009 -- Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has called Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's meeting with members of the Belarusian media "senseless," RFE/RL's Belarus Service reports.
US ready to continue talks with Russia on Afghanistan -Holbrooke RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- The United States is ready to continue dialogue with Russia on Afghanistan-related issues, Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, said Monday.
U.S. hopes to draft new arms reduction treaty with Russia by Dec. RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- The United States hopes a draft new arms cuts treaty with Russia will be ready by early December but rules out its ratification by the time, a State Department spokesman said Monday.
Yushchenko seeks transit fee hikes on Russian natural gas RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said on Tuesday the transit fee for Russian natural gas must be increased much more than the earlier reached accords.
Russian President Hosts 'Belarusian Only' Press RFE/RL 24 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with Belarusian journalists at his residence in Barvikha on November 23, RFE/RL's Belarus Service reports.
Russia again postpones new Bulava tests RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- A new test launch of Russia's troubled Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) will be carried out by the end of 2009, a defense industry source said on Tuesday.
Russia starts construction of 2nd Adm. Gorshkov class frigate RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- The Severnaya Verf shipyard in St Petersburg said on Tuesday it will begin construction of a new frigate for the Russian Navy on November 26.
Submarine accident reflects crisis in navy RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- n the night of November 20, something unusual happened on board the Alrosa, a B-871 submarine that served in Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Russia to reply to Georgia's claims over South Ossetia RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Russia is preparing an answer to an interstate claim brought by Georgia to the Strasbourg Court against Russia's actions in South Ossetia last August, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia dismisses allegation of helping Iran build atom bomb RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry has dismissed as groundless a recent claim by a U.S. nonproliferation expert that Moscow is helping Iran build nuclear weapons.
Iran continues to press Russia for S-300 deliveries RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Iran hopes that Russia will fulfill its contract for the supply of S-300 air defense missile systems, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Russia says sanctions on Iran still premature RIA Novosti 24 Nov 2009 -- Any further sanctions against Iran are unnecessary until Tehran has provided an official reply to the UN nuclear watchdog's fuel processing proposal, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Latvia denies link between NATO exercise and Russia-Belarus drills RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- The Latvian foreign minister said on Monday that the country's military drills with NATO scheduled for next summer are not a response to Russia-Belarus exercises held in September this year.
Yushchenko pledges to force Russian navy out of Crimea RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko pledged on Monday in an election campaign statement to force Russia's Black Sea Fleet to leave Ukraine's Crimea by 2017.
Russian submarine towed to port after engine malfunction RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- A Russian diesel-electric submarine from the Black Sea Fleet is being towed to the port of Novorossiisk after suffering an engine malfunction during sea drills, a Black Sea Fleet official said.
French warship in arms deal arrives in St. Petersburg RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- France's Mistral helicopter carrier on Monday made a port call in St. Petersburg, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
New blast at arms depot in Russia's Ulyanovsk kills 8 RIA Novosti 23 Nov 2009 -- Eight servicemen were killed and two injured on Monday in a new explosion at an arms depot in the city of Ulyanovsk, in Russia's Volga region, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Estonia alarmed over Russia's intention to buy French warship RIA Novosti 22 Nov 2009 -- Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces Ants Laaneots said if Russia buys a French Mistral amphibious assault ship, measures should be taken to ensure Estonian national security.
Russia's President Makes Rare Call For Ruling Party Reform RFE/RL 21 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev today made a rare criticism of the ruling, pro-Kremlin United Russia party, saying the party has undermined democracy in recent regional elections.
Putin says state defense orders to rise 8.5% in 2010 RIA Novosti 21 Nov 2009 -- Russia's state defense orders will grow by 8.5% to 1.175 trillion rubles ($40.5 billion) in 2010, the prime minister told the ruling party on Saturday
Russian strategic bombers perform Arctic patrol mission RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- Two Russian strategic bombers have accomplished routine patrol mission over neutral waters of the Arctic and Pacific oceans.
Russia looks to new EU leaders to continue strategic ties RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- FM Lavrov: Russia expects a continuation of its strategic partnership with the European Union following yesterday's election.
Russia launches Cosmos-series military satellite RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- Russia's Space Forces on Friday launched a Soyuz-U carrier rocket with a Cosmos-series military satellite.
Ukraine seeking part in Russia's Glonass project RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- Ukrainian PM Tymoshenko has offered Russia her country's participation in the ambitious Glonass global positioning project.
Ukraine, Russia set to ink new nuclear energy deal RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- Ukraine and Russia have prepared a strategic cooperation contract in the nuclear energy sphere until 2020.
Russian warships to resume anti-piracy mission off Somalia in late Nov. RIA Novosti 19 Nov 2009 -- A Russian naval task force will resume an anti-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa later this month.
Russia continues to modernize its nuclear triad RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces will put on combat duty a second regiment equipped with Topol-M mobile missile systems by the end of 2009.
Russian missile forces report results of combat training in 2009 RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces conducted a total of 11 large-scale exercises and two test launches of strategic missiles in 2009.
Russia will keep fighting piracy - UN envoy RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- Russia will continue fighting hijackers off Somalia's cost and will support sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council.
Russia dismisses NATO concerns over military drills with Belarus RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- There is no reason for NATO to be concerned over recent Russian-Belarusian large-scale military drills near Poland.
Russia completes delivery of Su-30 fighters to Algeria RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- Russia has completed the delivery of Su-30MKA Flanker multi-role fighters to Algeria.
Russia could delay maiden launch of Angara rocket RIA Novosti 18 Nov 2009 -- The maiden launch of Russia's new Angara carrier rocket could be postponed for at least one year due to shortage of funds.
EU-Russia Relationship No Longer Worsening RFE/RL 18 Nov 2009 -- President of the European Commission emerged today from the 24th EU-Russia summit in the Swedish capital describing it as "one of the best meetings we have had."
Russia Hints At Delay In START II Negotiations RFE/RL 17 Nov 2009 -- Interfax quoted Russian Foreign Ministry as saying provisions of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty can remain in force even after it expires.
Russia, U.S. could sign arms reduction deal this year-U.S. envoy RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- US ambassador: Russia and the United States have good chances of signing a new nuclear arms reduction treaty this year.
Lavrov hopes Russia, U.S. to sign new nuclear arms deal by Dec. 5 RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov: New nuclear arms reduction treaty may yet be signed by December 5.
Russia to float out first frigate for Indian Navy Nov. 27 RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- A Russian shipyard will float out the first of three frigates for India's Navy November 27.
Russia eyes European market at Milipol Paris 2009 RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Russia is planning to expand its presence on arms and state security equipment markets in Europe by taking part in the Milipol Paris 2009 tradeshow.
Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the missile cruiser Varyag left Singapore and is on its way to Vladivostok.
Russia reports more than 5,600 swine flu cases RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- More than 5,600 swine flu cases have been officially confirmed in Russia.
Russia, Slovakia sign long-term nuclear power deal RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- Russia and Slovakia have signed a deal on long-term cooperation in nuclear power engineering.
EU, Russia Slide Into Unambitious Summit RFE/RL 17 Nov 2009 -- An EU-Russia summit in Stockholm is set to be a low-key affair, with neither side holding out hopes of major breakthroughs.
No Russia-US arms cuts treaty ratification by Dec.5 - Mike McFaul RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Russia and the US will not ratify a new treaty on strategic arms reductions by the time the previous treaty expires.
Russia, U.S. agree on joint anti-drug efforts in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Russian and US officials agreed at talks in Moscow to carry out joint work in Afghanistan to prevent drug trafficking.
Russian arms program unaffected by crisis - Medvedev RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Russian president: Ongoing financial crisis will have virtually no impact on arms procurements for the Russian military.
Medvedev says Russia to step up navy presence in world's oceans RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- Russia plans to increase its naval presence in the world's oceans, President Dmitry Medvedev said.
Russian ships return home after anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 16 Nov 2009 -- A Russian Pacific Fleet task force returned to its base in Vladivostok after completing an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden.
Statements By President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia After Bilateral Meeting The White House 15 Nov 2009
Russia, Japan not to link peace treaty signing to other issues RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama have agreed to decide on signing a peace treaty without links to other issues, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday.
Russia to make new arms offers to Arab states at Dubai Air Show RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Russia will offer a new package of proposals on military-technical cooperation to countries in the Middle East at a major air show in the region, Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.
Obama, Medvedev Discuss Arms Reduction, Iran AFPS 15 Nov 2009 -- The mutual goal of negotiating an agreement on reducing nuclear arms by the end of the year is on track, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said today.
Russia still hopes for diplomatic solution to Iran issue - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Moscow still hopes that the Iran nuclear problem will be resolved through political and diplomatic means, the Russian foreign minister said after a meeting between the Russian and U.S. presidents on Sunday.
Russia, U.S. could use 'other means' over Iran nuclear deadlock RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that Russia and the United States could use 'other means' if the talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program yielded no results.
Russia, India agree to sign new deal on aircraft carrier overhaul RIA Novosti 15 Nov 2009 -- Russia will soon sign a new deal with India on additional funds to finish a refit of the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier, Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Sunday.
Medvedev orders checks of Russian arms depots after fatal fire RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medevedev issued an order on Saturday for the country's weapons depots to undergo safety checks, after a fire that killed two people and injured many others.
Two servicemen found dead at blast-hit Russian arms depot RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2009 -- The bodies of two servicemen have been found at a naval weapons depot in the Russian Volga city of Ulyanovsk which burst into flames on Friday night, the Defense Ministry said.
Ulyanovsk governor orders urgent repairs after depot blast RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2009 -- Urgent work is needed to repair damaged social infrastructure near a military depot in central Russia that blew up on Friday night, the Ulyanovsk governor has said.
Search for Tu-142 wreckage suspended over bad weather RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2009 -- A search for the wreckage of a Russian military Tu-142 plane that crashed last Friday to the surface in the Tatar Strait, was suspended due to bad weather, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Saturday.
Fire at Volga area military depot put out RIA Novosti 14 Nov 2009 -- The fire at a military depot in the Volga area city of Ulianovsk has been put out, a spokeswoman for the regional emergencies service said on Saturday.
Russia to deliver last of six Su fighters to Indonesia in 2010 RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- Russia will deliver the last of six contracted Su fighter jets to Indonesia in 2010, a Russian Federal Service for Military and Technical Co-Operation deputy director said on Friday.
Blasts at Russian mil. depot kill 2 firefighters, injure seven RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- Two firefighters died and seven soldiers were injured during blasts at a Russian military depot in the city of Ulyanovsk in the Volga Region, the Defense Ministry said Friday.
Kremlin Calls for Sweeping Modernization of Russia VOA 12 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev is calling for sweeping economic, social, political, and military modernization of his country. In his second annual State of the Nation address, the Kremlin leader said Russia must become a society of smart, free and responsible people - instead of an archaic society in which a few think and decide for all.
Iran urges Russia to deliver overdue missiles RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- A top Iranian military official on Friday urged Russia to honor its bilateral military contract and deliver the promised S-300 surface-to-air missiles, the Mehr news agency reported.
Main points of Medvedev's state of the nation address RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivered his second state of the nation address to both houses of parliament in the Grand Kremlin Palace on Thursday.
Medvedev says Russia must rise higher on civilization ladder RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- President Dmitry Medvedev's second state of the nation address sounded more like a report by a business leader at a large economic conference
Russia, U.S. arms talks run into problems RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Ongoing arms cuts talks between Russia and the U.S. have seen differences on inspection and verification procedures, the chief of the General Staff said on Thursday.
Russian military to get 30 new ICBMs, 3 nuclear subs in 2010 RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Russia's Armed Forces are to receive 30 new ground and sea-launched ballistic missiles, three nuclear submarines, and an assortment of other weapons, the Russian president said on Thursday.
Russia to produce new nuclear reactors by 2014 - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Russia will produce next-generation nuclear reactors and new types of nuclear fuel by 2014, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
Russia must adopt new ideas to regain superpower status - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- President Dmitry Medvedev said he was firmly convinced that Russia could once more achieve superpower status by adopting new ideas.
Russia to be modernized using democratic values - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Modernization of Russia in the 21st century will be based on values and institutions of democracy, the Russian president said on Thursday.
Dmitry Medvedev makes state-of-the-nation address RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev started making his annual address to the Russian Federal Assembly (parliament) on November 12 at noon Moscow time (9:00 GMT).
Russian nuclear sub starts sea trials after overhaul RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- A Russian Delta-IV class Karelia nuclear submarine has started sea trials following lengthy modernization at the Zvezdochka shipyard in northern Russia, the company said.
NATO jets shadow Russian bombers over Pacific RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Two Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers that carried out a routine patrol flight over the Pacific Ocean were shadowed by 'regular' NATO fighters, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday
S-300 missile deliveries to Iran under review — Russian official RIA Novosti 12 Nov 2009 -- Russia is still considering the possible deliveries of advance air defense systems to Iran and will not freeze the contract as a concession to the United States, a government official said.
Russian President Repeats Call For Massive Modernization RFE/RL 12 Nov 2009 -- Addressing Russian political leaders in the Kremlin's ornately gilded grand palace today, President Dmitry Medvedev repeated a call for a Soviet-style modernization program that would transform the country into a great power
Revolutions Of '89: The Moscow Spring RFE/RL 12 Nov 2009 -- It was the spring of 1989, the Soviet Union's first democratically elected legislature was in session
Russia threatens to cut supplies if Ukraine taps gas - Putin RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Moscow will cut supplies if Kiev taps natural gas, the Russian prime minister said on Wednesday, pledging that gas deliveries will be uninterrupted if transiting countries honor their commitments.
Russian Black Sea Fleet destabilizing relations -Yushchenko RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko believes Russia's Black Sea Fleet stationed on the Crimean Peninsula is leading to instability between the two countries' relations.
Commentary: Russia to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft for Mars mission RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- At its recent meeting, the Presidential Commission for Modernization and Technological Development of Russia's Economy called for developing a transport-energy module with a megawatt-class nuclear propulsion unit
Two new swine flu deaths confirmed in Russia RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Two deaths from swine flu have been confirmed in Russia's Urals, the sanitary watchdog in the Chelyabinsk Region said on Wednesday.
Engine failure could be responsible for Tu-142 crash RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Engine failure could have caused Friday's crash of a Russian military Tu-142 plane in the Tatar Strait, the chief of the Russian General Staff said on Wednesday.
Iran urges Russia to fulfill S-300 missile supply contract RIA Novosti 11 Nov 2009 -- Russia has to fulfill its contract on the supply of S-300 defensive surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Wednesday.
Talks on Russian-Georgian conflict resume in Geneva under UN co-sponsorship UN News Centre 11 Nov 2009 -- The United Nations and its international partners chairing talks on last year’s Russian-Georgian conflict in South Ossetia today voiced concern over a number of recent detentions but noted that the overall security situation on the ground remained “relatively stable.”
Ten countries to build Kalashnikov assault rifle producing plants RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2009 -- Ten countries have applied for licenses to construct plants to produce Kalashnikov assault rifles, a deputy CEO of Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Tuesday.
Russian envoy says NATO has given up eastward expansion RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2009 -- NATO countries have realized that they will not benefit from taking on new members from the post Soviet space in the foreseeable future, Russia's envoy to the alliance said on Tuesday.
Russian Tu-142 wreckage brought to surface in Tatar Strait RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2009 -- Russian Pacific Fleet naval ships have brought parts of a Russian military Tu-142 plane that crashed late Friday to the surface, local emergencies services said Tuesday.
Russian shipyard set to float out frigate for India in November RIA Novosti 10 Nov 2009 -- The Yantar shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad is planning to float out the first of the three frigates being built for the Indian Navy at the end of November, a company spokesman said Tuesday.
Medvedev okays widened possible use of military force abroad RIA Novosti 09 Nov 2009 -- The Russian president on Monday signed into law a bill expanding the use of the Russian Armed Forces abroad in certain situations.
Russian Physicist, H-Bomb Scientist Ginzburg Dies at 93 VOA 09 Nov 2009 -- Russian physicist and Nobel laureate Vitaly Ginzburg has died in Moscow. He was 93.
Ukraine could be made to pay $7.8 bln in gas fines - Yushchenko RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2009 -- Russian energy giant Gazprom could charge Ukraine nearly $8 billion in fines for failing to consume the contract-stipulated amounts of natural gas, President Viktor Yushchenko said Sunday.
Ukraine gas problems linked to presidential polls - Medvedev RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has linked Ukrainian problems with payment for Russian gas deliveries to the country's presidential polls, due to take place in January.
Crew of crashed Russian Tu-142 did not use life raft - source RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- There is no indication that the crew of a Russian military Tu-142 plane that crashed late on Friday made use of emergency equipment, a highly-placed Air Force source told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Russia's Pacific Fleet suspends flights of its naval planes RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet suspended on Saturday all flights of its naval aviation following the crash of a Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance plane in Russia's Far East, the fleet spokesman said.
Eleven people missing in Russian military plane crash RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- There were 11 people on board the Pacific Fleet's Tu-142 plane that has crashed off Russia's Pacific coast, an Air Force source in the Far Eastern Military District said on Saturday.
Iran sanctions likely if no progress on nuclear issue - Medvedev RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2009 -- Further sanctions against Tehran cannot be ruled out if no progress is made on Iran's nuclear issue, the Russian president said on Saturday.
Moscow hopes to begin final round of arms talks on Nov. 9 RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2009 -- Moscow hopes November 9 will see the start of the concluding round of US-Russian arms reduction talks.
Warsaw denies asking for U.S. troops to defend Poland RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2009 -- Warsaw denied Russian media reports that Polish FM Sikorski asked Washington to deploy US troops to protect Poland from Russia.
Russian Deputy Says Polish Comments Could Hurt Relations RFE/RL 06 Nov 2009 -- A Russian Duma deputy says that comments by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski could harm Russian-Polish relations.
Impact of Berlin Wall Collapse Still Rippling Through Russia VOA 06 Nov 2009 -- Since the collapse of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago, many former communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe have distanced themselves from Russia.
Russia's health minister warns media against spreading flu panic RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2009 -- Russia's health minister warned the media against spreading panic over a swine and seasonal flu outbreak.
Russia's swine flu death toll rises to 19 RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2009 -- Russia's swine flu death toll has risen to 19.
Russia to use military force abroad only as last resort - Medvedev RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- Russia will use its Armed Forces outside the country only in extreme circumstances to protect Russian nationals.
Lavrov says surprised Poland seeking U.S. protection from Russia RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- Moscow is surprised at media reports that Poland is seeking to host U.S. troops to protect it from Russia.
French Mistral warship to visit Russia November 23 RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- France's Mistral amphibious assault ship will arrive on an official visit to St. Petersburg on November 23.
Lavrov to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina for settlement talks RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov will pay an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on in order to discuss the Bosnian settlement and bilateral relations.
Ex-Georgian officer granted asylum in Russia RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- Russia has granted refugee status to a former Georgian officer.
Another Russian Region Announces Swine Flu Emergency RFE/RL 05 Nov 2009 -- A region in south-central Russia is the latest to have declared a swine flu emergency.
Swine flu deaths in Russia rise to 15 RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- A 25-year-old man died of the A/H1N1 virus in Ufa, the capital of Russia's Urals Republic of Bashkortostan.
Russia set to ship Soyuz carrier rockets to Kourou RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2009 -- Ship carrying parts of two Russian Soyuz-ST rockets will leave St. Petersburg on November 7, heading to the Kourou space center.
Russian, U.S. officials discuss new arms control deal RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2009 -- Russian Deputy FM Ryabkov and US Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle have discussed a new arms control agreement.
Russian helicopters for NATO's war in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2009 -- Russia is ready to provide NATO with helicopters for its war in Afghanistan - on commercial terms.
U.K., Russia are now 'a step forward from yesterday' - Miliband RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2009 -- British Foreign Secretary Miliband appraised his recent visit to Moscow and the meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Some Russian Regions Declare 'Mask Regime' Against Flu RFE/RL 04 Nov 2009 -- Officials in some Russian regions are introducing a so-called "mask regime" in an attempt to prevent the spread of flu viruses.
Russia to contribute $6.5 million to global nuclear security RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- Russia is planning to contribute $6.5 million to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund in 2010-2015.
Ukrainian police stop Russian military cargo RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- Ukrainian police in the Crimea stopped a Russian truck carrying anti-ship missiles in the fifth such incident this year.
Russian swine flu deaths rise to 14 - ministry RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- Fourteen people have now died in Russia from swine flu, and 3,122 other cases have been confirmed as the A/H1N1 virus.
Number of swine flu deaths in Russia rises to 10 RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2009 -- The death toll of the swine flu pandemic in Russia has risen to at least 10.
Moscow says too soon to scrap nuclear weapons RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: Russia has no plans to completely abandon nuclear weapons.
Russia, U.S. to continue arms talks on November 9 RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Russia and the United States will continue negotiations on a new strategic arms deal to replace the START I treaty on November 9.
Britain Attempts Own Russia 'Reset' With Miliband Visit To Moscow RFE/RL 02 Nov 2009 -- After years of tension, Britain and Russia are attempting to reset their relations.
Miliband, Lavrov find common ground on international issues RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov and his British counterpart David Miliband signed joint statements in Moscow.
Next Bulava missile test-launch slated for Nov. 24 RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Russia's troubled Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile will be test-fired on November 24.
Russia to start swine flu vaccine tests on children on Monday RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- Deputy health minister: Russia is planning to start testing swine flu vaccines on children on Monday.
Number of swine flu cases in Russia's Kamchatka rises to 54 RIA Novosti 02 Nov 2009 -- The number of people confirmed as having the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, in Russia's Far East Kamchatka Territory has grown to 54.
Russia To Build New Nuclear Plant In Armenia RFE/RL 02 Nov 2009 -- The Armenian government says Russia will build a nuclear power plant in Armenia that will nearly triple the country's current levels of nuclear energy production.
Russian submarine successfully test-launches ballistic missile RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2009 -- A Russian nuclear submarine has successfully test-launched a ballistic missile, the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Russian Military Plane Crashes, 11 Dead VOA 01 Nov 2009 -- Russian authorities say a heavy-lift military cargo plane has crashed on takeoff in eastern Siberia, killing all 11 people on board.

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