April 2010 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russian warship makes port call in India RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2010 -- Russia's Moskva guided-missile cruiser made a port call in the southwestern Indian city of Kochi on Friday, a Navy spokesman said.
Russian S-400 missiles to go into serial production RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2010 -- Russian long range ballistic missiles for S-400 Triumph surface-to-air missile systems will go into serial production in the autumn, a leading missile manufacturer said on Friday.
For Yanukovych, A Fleet-Footed Dash To Repair Russia Divide RFE/RL 29 Apr 2010 -- Mention the cities Yalta or Potsdam and many will think of the conferences held there by the Allies to establish new spheres of influence in Europe at the end of World War II. For many Ukrainians, another name -- Kharkiv -- has now become associated with a new international deal establishing Moscow's foreign influence.
Base deal small price for better Russia-Ukraine ties - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Thursday defended the Russian Navy base deal extending Russian naval presence in the country until 2042, saying the naval base deal is a small price for establishing better Russia-Ukraine ties.
Ukraine's Yanukovych signs Russian naval base deal into law RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has signed into law the deal extending the use of the Russian naval base in Crimea, deputy head of the presidential administration Anna German said on Thursday.
Ukraine says Russian naval base deal will not affect EU ties RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- The extension of Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea will have no influence on Ukraine's prospects for European integration, the Ukrainian foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Russian base deal ends 5 years of pointless feud - Ukrainian PM RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- The deal to extend Russia's use of a naval base in Crimea opens a new page in mutually beneficial cooperation between Kiev and Moscow and leaves behind an era of hostility, Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday.
Interview: Crimean Tatar Leader Attacks Ukraine's Black Sea Fleet Deal RFE/RL 28 Apr 2010 -- On April 27, the Russian and Ukrainian parliaments ratified an agreement to extend Russia's lease of the Crimean port of Sevastopol for its Black Sea Fleet until 2042.
Russia Opens Some Katyn Documents To Public RFE/RL 28 Apr 2010 -- Russia has made available to the public for the first time some files on the World War II-era Katyn massacre, when thousands of Polish officers and others were killed on the orders of Soviet leader Josef Stalin.
Russia to continue publishing archive documents on mass repressions RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday archive material related to mass repressions will be made more accessible to the public.
Russian warship to escort 12 merchant vessels in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- A Russian warship will escort 12 commercial vessels through the Somali pirate-infested waters of the Gulf of Aden, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
Russian missile cruiser to make port call in India RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- Russia's Moskva missile cruiser will make a port call in the southwestern Indian city of Kochi on Friday, a spokesman for the Russian Navy said on Wednesday.
Russia to reveal Katyn documents to end speculation RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- Russia's federal archive agency will provide access to digital copies of documents on the Katyn massacre to end speculations about their authenticity, the agency's chief said on Wednesday.
Russian defense industry falls behind rivals - experts RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- Russian weapons are falling behind rival products, experts told the Rossiiskaya Gazeta government daily on Wednesday.
Russian senators ratify Navy base deal with Ukraine RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2010 -- The upper chamber of the Russian parliament, the Federation Council, ratified on Wednesday a deal with Ukraine to extend the lease on a Russian naval base.
Ukraine, Russia Approve Contentious Black Sea Deal RFE/RL 27 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine's parliament erupted in chaos today as lawmakers approved a bitterly controversial deal allowing the Russian Navy to extend its stay in Ukraine until 2042.
Russia, Norway reach agreement to divide Arctic territories - Norwegian premier RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- After almost 40 years of talks, Russia and Norway reached on Tuesday an agreement on the demarcation of their maritime borders in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said.
Russia praises ratification of Crimean naval base deal RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- Moscow hailed the ratification of a deal to extend the lease on a Russian naval base in Crimea, which took place on Tuesday amid clashes and brawls, both outside and inside the Ukrainian parliament.
Russia's Cosmos-3M space carrier orbits military satellite RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- A Russian carrier rocket orbited a military satellite on Tuesday at 6:08 Moscow time (2:08 GMT), a spokesman for the Russian Space Forces said.
Medvedev says Russia interested in NATO proposals on anti-missile defense RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Moscow is interested in cooperation with NATO on issues of anti-missile defense in Europe.
Russian warships team up in Indian Ocean for drills RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- Two Russian warships grouped on Tuesday in the Indian Ocean for joint maneuvers, the Black Sea Fleet press service reported.
Russian president says rent for Russian fleet base in Ukraine not overpriced RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The rent Russia pays for a newly extended lease on its Black Sea base in Ukraine is high but not overpriced, the Russian President said.
Blackseafor warships successfully complete drills in Black Sea RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The warships of the Black Sea Naval group successfully completed exercises in the Black Sea on Tuesday in an effort to maintain stability in the region, a Black Sea Fleet commander has said.
Moscow to consult Kiev on upgrading Russian fleet in Crimea - Navy chief RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- Russia will seek Ukraine's opinion on any moves to modernize its navy in Crimea, Russian Navy chief Vladimir Vysotsky said on Tuesday.
Ukraine remains divided by controversial base deal RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a deal extending the lease for a Russian Navy base in Crimea, despite brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament.
Former Ukrainian leaders outraged by naval base deal ratification RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The former Ukrainian president and prime minister have expressed anger over the ratification on Tuesday of a naval base agreement with Russia.
Tensions rise as Ukrainian parliament ratifies controversial deal RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the naval base deal with Russia amid brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday.
Ukrainian parliament ratifies naval base deal with Russia RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the naval base deal with Russia amid brawls in the chamber and clashes outside parliament, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday.
Russian State Duma ratifies agreement extending Russia's lease on naval base in Ukraine RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2010 -- The Russian State Duma has ratified an agreement extending Russia's lease on a naval base in Crimea for 25 years after the current deal expires in 2017.
New Russian Legislation Would Increase FSB's Authority RFE/RL 27 Apr 2010 -- which comes in the aftermath of the March 29 subway bombings in Moscow that killed dozens of rush-hour commuters -- is necessary due to what it describes as a sharp rise in extremist activity in recent years.
Russian military wages war on Siberian ice RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2010 -- Russian military helicopters dropped ten bombs in Siberia in their annual offensive against ice-choked rivers, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Obama Commemorates Elbe River Meeting AFPS 25 Apr 2010 -- President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a joint statement today to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the meeting of Soviet and American troops at Elbe River during World War II. Here is the statement in its entirety:
Medvedev urges tough fight against terrorists RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday terrorists should be fought against in a tough and consistent way.
Thousands Protest In Ukraine Over Russia Fleet Deal RFE/RL 24 Apr 2010 -- Several thousand Ukrainians have rallied in front of parliament to protest against a deal allowing Russia to keep its navy in Ukraine's Crimea for another 25 years.
Russian warship Moskva prepares to call at port in Oman RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2010 -- The Russian missile cruiser Moskva will call at the Omani port of Muscat on Saturday to replenish water and food supplies, a Navy spokesman said.
Medvedev does not rule out running for president in 2012 RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday he does not rule out running for president again in the 2012 election.
Russian envoy to Ukraine hails naval base deal RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2010 -- The deal extending Russia's use of a naval base in Ukraine's Crimea is economically beneficial for both Moscow and Kiev, the Russian ambassador to Ukraine said on Friday.
Drills in Far East to involve warships of three Russian fleets RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2010 -- Warships of three Russian fleets will meet in the Sea of Japan during large-scale military exercises in the Far East, a Pacific Fleet source told RIA Novosti on Friday.
NATO chief says Russia-Ukraine base deal won't affect ties RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- The extension of Russia's lease on its Black Sea Fleet base in Ukraine will not affect NATO's relations with Moscow and Kiev, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Thursday.
New START Ratification Process To Begin In Early May RFE/RL 22 Apr 2010 -- U.S. and Russian officials say the ratification process for the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, is set to begin in early May.
Yanukovych Defends Russian Naval Base Extension RFE/RL 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has defended his decision to grant a 25-year lease extension to Russia's Black Sea Fleet base in Crimea.
Ukraine's ex-president slams naval base deal with Russia RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- The deal between Moscow and Kiev on extending Russia's use of the Sevastopol naval base in Crimea amounts to "military occupation," former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said on Thursday.
Ukraine's top court upholds extended lease for Russian Navy base RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine's Constitutional Court has ruled that the extension of Russia's lease on a naval base in Crimea conforms to the country's Constitution, Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Hryshchenko said on Thursday.
Ukraine to boost uranium production - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine will increase uranium output and build a factory for nuclear fuel production, President Viktor Yanukovych said on Thursday.
Russia, Ukraine agree on $40 bln gas-for-fleet tradeoff - media RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine secured a 30% discount for Russian natural gas, expected to cost Russia $40 bln in the next 10 years, in exchange for extending the lease of a Russian naval base, a business paper reported on Thursday.
Russia has no plans for new military bases in other countries - Putin RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Russia has no plans to build new military facilities anywhere in the world similar to its naval base in Ukraine's Crimea, the Russian prime minister said on Thursday.
Russian Navy successfully delivers anti-cruise missiles in maneuver RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2010 -- Three of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet warships successfully carried out the simultaneous delivery of supersonic cruise missiles during tactical maneuvers in the Sea of Japan on Thursday, the fleet's press service said.
Russia Grants Ukraine Gas Discount In Return For Fleet Lease Extension RFE/RL 21 Apr 2010 -- Ukraine has agreed to a lengthy extension for the Russian Black Sea Fleet's base in Crimea in exchange for a major discount on Kyiv's imports of Russian gas.
Russia to buy French warship by yearend - federal agency RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- Russia will sign an agreement with France on the purchase of a Mistral-class helicopter carrier by yearend, the head of the Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation said on Wednesday.
Russian conscripts to have five-day working week - Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- Conscripts in the Russian armed forces will have a five-day working week and civil workers will be hired to cook food and clean, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said.
Moscow, Kiev extend lease on Russian Navy base in Crimea after 2017 RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday signed an agreement extending Russian naval presence in the Crimea for 25 years after 2017, when the current lease is due to expire.
Moscow, Kiev may ratify deal on Russian Navy base on Tues. - Russian speaker RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- An agreement on the extension of the Russian Black Sea Fleet presence in Ukraine after 2017 might be simultaneously ratified by the Russian and Ukrainian parliaments next Tuesday, a Russian parliamentary speaker said.
What the new START treaty overlooked RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- The new START bilateral nuclear arms reduction agreement between Russia and the United States was signed by Presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama on April 8, 2010 in Prague, the Czech Republic.
Moscow, Kiev agree on gas-for-fleet tradeoff RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- In a dramatic sign of improving ties, Moscow and Kiev on Wednesday agreed to extend the lease on a Russian naval base in the Crimea in exchange for a 30% cut in gas prices for Ukraine.
Russia, Israel plan joint venture to produce drones RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2010 -- State Technology Corporation Rostekhnologii plans to establish a joint venture with Israel Airspace Industry for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Russian corporation's head said on Wednesday.
Russian Prime Minister Presents Annual Report To Duma RFE/RL 20 Apr 2010 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has trumpeted Russia's economic recovery and pledged reforms in a marathon speech at the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament.
Blackseafor warships leave Bulgaria to conduct next stage of drills RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2010 -- The warships of the Black Sea Naval group left the Bulgarian port of Varna on Tuesday to conduct the next stage of exercises, a Black Sea Fleet commander said.
Premier Putin satisfied with Russian fifth-generation fighter tests RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he was satisfied with the tests of a Russian fifth-generation fighter jet.
Russia's Neustrashimy and Yaroslav Mudry frigates return to base RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2010 -- The Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy (Fearless) and Yaroslav Mudry frigates will return on Tuesday to the fleet's main base in Baltiisk after completing their missions, a defense ministry spokesman has said.
Uzbek, Russian Presidents Call For Political Stability In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 20 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has met with his Uzbek counterpart, Islam Karimov, in Moscow for talks seen as an attempt to boost bilateral ties.
NATO Secretary General welcomes Russian attitude toward relations with Poland RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2010 -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has welcomed the Russian attitude toward relations with Poland.
Russia, Poland Probe Possible Reconciliation After Kaczynski Death RFE/RL 19 Apr 2010 -- Poland and Russia appear to have taken steps toward possible reconciliation, drawn together by the death of Poland's President Lech Kaczynski, who was killed in a plane crash in Russia along with 95 other high-level Poles.
Russian warship to call at Oman port RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2010 -- The Russian missile cruiser Moskva will call at the Omani port of Muscat on April 24 to replenish water and food supplies, a Navy spokesman said on Monday.
Russia launches military satellite RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2010 -- Russia on Friday launched a military satellite, the Defense Ministry said.
India to return to Russian boosters after failed rocket launch RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2010 -- India will temporarily go back to using Russian-produced space equipment after its indigenous GSLV rocket failed, a spokesman for Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said on Friday.
Russia's North Caucasus Envoy 'Lacks Power' For Reforms RFE/RL 16 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's envoy to the recently created North Caucasus Federal District has returned to Moscow after a series of visits to the republics in the volatile district, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Blackseafor completes first stage of naval drills RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2010 -- An international task force of the Black Sea naval group completed on Friday the first stage of Blackseafor naval drills.
Russian cruiser passes Suez Canal on mission in Indian Ocean RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2010 -- The Moskva missile cruiser has passed through the Suez Canal and entered the Indian Ocean to join other Russian warships for large-scale naval exercises, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Russian warship escorts another convoy in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2010 -- The Russian Udaloy class missile destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov is escorting four civilian vessels off the coast of Somalia, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Russia to build submarine-detecting satellite RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2010 -- Russia could build a satellite for the detection and tracking of submarines from space, a defense industry spokesman said on Thursday.
Nuclear summit in Washington 'most unarguable' - Medvedev RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with Russian national daily Izvestia described the nuclear security summit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington as the "most unarguable."
Japanese jets trail 2 Russian bombers over Pacific RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2010 -- Two Russian Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers that carried out a routine patrol mission over the Pacific and the Sea of Japan were shadowed by an array of Japanese warplanes, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Disposal of weapons-grade plutonium to cost Russia up to $3 bln RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2010 -- Russia's nuclear chief Sergei Kiriyenko has estimated the country's program on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium at between $2.5 billion and $3 billion.
What is meant by strategic arms: Protocol to the new Russian-U.S. START Treaty RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2010 -- The new START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) bilateral nuclear arms reduction treaty between Russia and the United States was signed by Presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama on April 8, 2010 in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Russian President Warns Of Kyrgyz Civil War, Urges START Ratification RFE/RL 14 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that Kyrgyzstan may be plunged into a civil war if the standoff between embattled President Kurmanbek Bakiev and the self-declared interim government is not resolved soon.
Russian President To Make First-Ever Visit To Argentina RFE/RL 14 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is set to make the first visit by a Russian president to Argentina, where he will be received by his Argentinian counterpart, Cristina Kirchner.
Top U.S. Diplomat Says U.S. And Russia Have "More Mature Relationship" RFE/RL 14 Apr 2010 -- U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns says that the new START treaty signed by the United States and Russia is the product of a "more mature relationship" between the two countries.
Russia's last plutonium producing reactor to be closed April 15 RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2010 -- Russia will shut down on Thursday its last plutonium reactor, which has been producing weapon-grade plutonium at a formerly closed town in Siberia for more than 46 years.
Russian nuclear cruiser makes port call in Syria RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2010 -- Russia's nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky has arrived in Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartus ahead of Russian Navy drills in the Indian Ocean.
Russian, U.S. lawmakers to discuss arms pact ratification in Washington RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2010 -- A Russian-U.S. inter-parliamentary group will meet in Washington on April 18-22 to discuss the ratification of a new strategic arms reduction treaty, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Wednesday.
Sanctions no threat to Iranian nuclear plant launch - Russian MP RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2010 -- Possible new sanctions against Iran should not affect the launch date for the country's first nuclear power plant, a senior Russian member of parliament said on Wednesday.
Russia discussing Iran sanctions with partners - Medvedev RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Russia is discussing sanctions against Iran with its partners.
US, Russia Finalize Plutonium-Disposal Accord VOA 13 Apr 2010 -- The United States and Russia Tuesday finalized an agreement committing them to eliminate a total of 68 tons of weapons-grade plutonium. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington.
Russian satellite navigation system to be complete by yearend - Ivanov RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2010 -- The Russian navigation system Glonass will cover 100% of the Earth's surface by yearend, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Tuesday.
Russia confirms plans of rocket launch from French Guiana in 2010 RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2010 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov on Tuesday confirmed plans to launch a Soyuz carrier rocket from the Kourou space center in French Guiana later this year.
Russia, U.S. will each dispose of 34 metric tons of excess weapon-grade plutonium RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2010 -- Russia and the U.S. will each dispose of 34 metric tons of excess weapon-grade plutonium, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Russia plans to upgrade Black Sea Fleet with new warships RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2010 -- Russia's Black Sea Fleet will receive up to four frigates and four diesel-electric submarines in the next five years, a Navy source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
Bulava missile designer blames industry for test failures RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2010 -- Yury Solomonov, the designer of the troubled Bulava ballistic missile, said that the poor state of the Russian defense industry was the main cause of the weapon's failed test launches.
Russia delays launch of new nuclear submarine RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2010 -- Russia will not float out a new nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine as planned on May 7 due to technical reasons, a source in the shipbuilding industry said on Tuesday.
Soviets used 'U.S. lunar photos' to plan own Moon mission RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- The Soviet Union used U.S. photos of the Moon obtained by the secret service to plan its own lunar mission, a Russian space scientist told RIA Novosti on Monday.
Russia to attend nuclear disarmament conference in Iran RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russia will take part in a nuclear disarmament conference to be held in Tehran on April 17-18, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday.
Israeli attack on Iran might lead to nuclear conflict - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned Israel against a military attack on Iran, saying it might lead to nuclear war and global disaster.
Russia's Medvedev says energy sanctions against Iran unlikely RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev doubts that energy sanctions will be imposed against Iran.
Medvedev hopes no 'premature end' to new START treaty RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Russia could raise the issue of the scrapping of a new arms reduction treaty should the United States create an "imbalance," but hopes this will not happen.
Russia, U.S. seek 'general nuclear disarmament' RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russia and the United States have agreed that all nuclear powers should subsequently join the process of strategic arms reduction, a top Russian military official said on Monday.
Russia's Pyotr Veliky missile cruiser to make port call in Syria RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russia's nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky will make a port call in Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartus ahead of Russian Navy drills in the Indian Ocean, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Russian destroyer escorts 12 civilian ships in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet's Udaloy-class missile destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov began on Monday escorting 12 civilian vessels off the coast of Somalia, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Russian firm joins world's Top 20 arms producers RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2010 -- Russia's Almaz-Antei company has moved to 18th place on the global list of Top 100 defense firms compiled by a respected Swedish think tank.
Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia at New START Treaty Signing Ceremony and Press Conference The White House 08 Apr 2010
Russia may offer Ukraine $6 billion 'nuclear' loan - Putin RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2010 -- Russia may offer Ukraine a loan of between $5 billion and $6 billion for construction of the third and fourth units of the Khmelnitsky nuclear power plant, Russian Prime Minster Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
Russian Press Hails New Arms Treaty RFE/RL 09 Apr 2010 -- Russians woke up the morning after the signing of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in Prague by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and U.S. President Barack Obama to local newspapers praising the treaty, viewing it as another step in the "reset" of relations with the United States.
Medvedev Launches Nord Stream Pipeline Construction RFE/RL 09 Apr 2010 -- With the welding together of two pipes at a ceremony on Russia's Baltic coast, construction officially began on the Nord Stream pipeline project to carry Russian gas to Germany.
Russia can ensure nuclear deterrence 'even with 500 delivery vehicles' RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2010 -- Russia will be able to ensure nuclear deterrence even with 500 delivery vehicles, while the new Russian-U.S. arms pact limits the number of deployed vehicles to 700, a former military commander said on Friday.
Russia has no plans to deploy weapons in space - top brass RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2010 -- The commander of Russia's space forces said on Friday Russia had no plans to deploy weapons of any kind in space.
Kazakhstan finally ratifies Baikonur rental deal with Russia RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2010 -- The upper chamber of the Kazakh parliament, the Senate, ratified on Friday a 2004 agreement to extend Russia's use of the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Russian bombers conduct another Pacific patrol mission RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2010 -- Two Russian Tu-95MS Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the Pacific Ocean, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Russia sends additional missile cruiser to Indian Ocean RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2010 -- The Moskva missile cruiser will set sail on Friday on a long-range tour of duty, which will culminate with exercises in the Indian Ocean, a Navy official said.
Russian Moves In Kyrgyzstan Raise Questions Over U.S. Base RFE/RL 09 Apr 2010 -- When Temir Sariev returned from a trip to Moscow on April 6, the opposition leader carried a surprise message. He told supporters he'd just met with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who pledged support for Kyrgyzstan's opposition.
Russia throws weight behind provisional Kyrgyz govt. (WRAPUP 3) RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russia on Thursday threw its weight behind the provisional Kyrgyz government, which took power in the capital and several regions of the ex-Soviet Central Asian state after two days of violent protests in which 74 people died and more than 500 were injured.
Obama, Medvedev Sign New START Treaty AFPS 08 Apr 2010 -- President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in Prague today, with both countries pledging to reduce their deployed, strategic nuclear weapons stockpiles.
Obama, Medvedev Sign Treaty Cutting Nuclear Stockpiles VOA 08 Apr 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev have signed a treaty to reduce their countries' nuclear stockpiles by 25 to 30 percent over seven years.
Russia, United States sign new arms reduction treaty (WRAPUP 1) RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- The Russian and U.S. presidents, Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama, signed on Thursday a new treaty on the reduction of strategic offensive weapons to replace the START 1 treaty, which expired in December 2009.
Russian-U.S. disarmament pact: highlights RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russia and the United States signed on Thursday a new pact on the reduction of strategic offensive weapons to replace the START 1 treaty, which expired in December.
Medvedev calls for simultaneous ratification of new START treaty RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russia and the United States should introduce the arms reduction treaty for ratification simultaneously, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday, vowing that Moscow would not delay the process.
New START treaty benefits both signatories - Russian analyst RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- The new strategic arms reduction treaty is beneficial for both Russia and the United States, a Russian military analyst said on Thursday.
Russian, U.S. lawmakers to discuss new START treaty in April RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russian and U.S. senators will hold meetings from April 20-21 to discuss the ratification of a new arms reduction treaty to be signed on Thursday in Prague, a senior Russian lawmaker said.
Russian warship en route to Blackseafor naval drills RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- The Caesar Kunikov large amphibious landing ship from Russia's Black Sea Fleet set out on Thursday to take part in Blackseafor naval drills, the fleet's press service said.
Russia sends paratroopers to its airbase in Kyrgyzstan - General Staff RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russia has sent some 150 paratroopers to its Kant airbase in the ex-Soviet Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan to ensure the safety of families of Russian military staff, the General Staff chief Nikolay Makarov said.
Russia to build port facilities for Mistral ships RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russia will have to build port facilities if it decides to purchase a French Mistral helicopter carrier for the Russian Navy, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin said.
Russian airbase in Kant unaffected by unrest in Bishkek - Russian Air Force RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- The Russian airbase in Kant, around 20 kilometers (12 miles) outside the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, is continuing to function normally, a Russian Air Force spokesman, Vladimir Drik, said on Thursday.
Russia's military airbase in Kyrgyzstan put on high alert RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russian airbase in Kyrgyzstan has been put on high alert in the wake of an unrest in the Central Asian country that left at least 47 people killed and some 400 injured, a source in the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Soviet ambassador to U.S. during Cuban missile crisis dies RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- The Soviet ambassador to the U.S. during the Cuban Missile crisis has died at the age of 91, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
Chairman’s Corner: Nuclear Posture Review AFPS 08 Apr 2010 -- As announced during an April 6 news conference, the chiefs and I fully support the findings of this Nuclear Posture Review.
Top UN officials hail new Russian-US arms control treaty UN News Centre 08 Apr 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog have welcomed the new treaty signed today by the leaders of Russia and the United States by which they pledged to slash their nuclear arsenals by a third.
Russia proposes global missile defense cooperation with U.S. - Medvedev RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2010 -- Russia has proposed cooperation with the United States in creating a global missile defense system, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday.
Moscow: S-300s contract with Iran honored IRNA 08 Apr 2010 -- Head of Russia’s Technical and Military Cooperation Agency announced Wednesday evening Russia honors S-300 contract it has sighed with I. R. of Iran.
Obama, Medvedev Set To Sign Treaty Cutting Nuclear Stockpiles VOA 07 Apr 2010 -- Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will sign a treaty to cut both countries' inventory of nuclear weapons. The ceremony will take place in Prague.
Russian President Commemorates Bratislava's Liberation By Soviet Troops RFE/RL 07 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has attended ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary of the Slovak capital's liberation by the Red Army on April 4, 1945.
At Katyn Memorial, Putin Calls For Poland, Russia To 'Move Toward Each Other' RFE/RL 07 Apr 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have paid tribute to thousands of Polish military officers executed by the Soviet secret police seven decades ago.
Russia Wants Somali Pirates Held Accountable RFE/RL 07 Apr 2010 -- Russia's ambassador to the United Nations has introduced a draft resolution to the Security Council calling for new measures to ensure Somali pirates are punished when they are caught.
Russia not involved in Kyrgyz events - Putin RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2010 -- Russia has played no role in the events in Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
U.S., Russia Set To Sign Nuclear Arms Deal RFE/RL 07 Apr 2010 -- to stop the spread of these weapons; to secure vulnerable nuclear materials from terrorists; and to reduce nuclear arsenals," Obama said. "A fundamental part of that effort was the negotiation of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia."
Russia's president orders new anti-terror steps in North Caucasus RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a range of new measures to improve Russia's fight against terrorism in the volatile North Caucasus region, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday.
Talks on Mistral ship purchase still underway - Russian Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2010 -- Russia and France have not yet agreed on the purchase of a French helicopter carrier for the Russian Navy, a Russian deputy defense minister said on Wednesday.
Russian military set to upgrade bulk of weaponry by 2020 RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2010 -- Russia may boost the share of advanced military equipment in its Armed Forces to 70% of the total by 2020, a Russian think tank said on Wednesday.
U.S. expects to continue missile defense dialogue with Russia - Clinton RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- The United States expects to continue missile defense dialogue with Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.
Russia to orbit 7 new Glonass satellites in 2010 RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- Russia will launch seven new Glonass satellites into orbit by the end of 2010, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
U.S. might make statement in Prague on missile shield - Kremlin RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- The United States will probably make a statement on its strategic missile defense plans upon signing a new nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia in Prague this week, the Kremlin said.
U.S. missile shield plans currently no threat to Russia - Lavrov RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- Washington's plans for a missile defense shield do not presently constitute any threat to Moscow's strategic interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.
Moscow set to upgrade Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- The Fleet Admiral of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov, currently the only aircraft carrier serving as the flagship of the Russian Navy, will be upgraded, the media reported, quoting Navy sources. The aircraft carrier, due to enter a dry dock in 2012, will be re-launched in 2017.
Russia to contribute 1,000 troops to SCO military exercises RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- Russia will contribute about 1,000 military servicemen to joint military exercises of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in southern Kazakhstan, a senior military official said.
Russia to sign deal on military base in South Ossetia on Wednesday RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2010 -- Russia and South Ossetia are expected to sign an agreement on a Russian military base in the former Georgian republic on Wednesday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Over $5 bln arms contracts with Venezuela in the works - Putin RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- Venezuela could sign over $5 billion worth of contracts for Russian arms and military equipment, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Russian Arms Sales to Venezuela Could Total $5 Billion VOA 05 Apr 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says Russia could sell as much as $5 billion worth of weapons to Venezuela.
Russia signs $1.2 bln contract for jet fighter delivery to Algeria, Uganda RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has signed two contracts worth $1.2 billion on the deliveries of 16 jet fighters to Algeria and another six fighters to Uganda, the Russian Vedomosti daily reported on Monday.
Russia ratifies deals on border protection with S.Ossetia, Abkhazia RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a law on ratifying treaties with the former Georgian republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia on joint border protection, the Kremlin press office said on Monday.
Russia to launch Cryosat-2 satellite on April 8 RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- The launch of the European Space Agency's CryoSat-2 Earth Explorer satellite on a Russian Rokot carrier rocket is scheduled for April 8, the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos said on Monday.
Russia delivers first stage for South Korea's new space rocket RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- Russia has delivered the first stage for the South Korea's new-generation space launch vehicle, the Russian space producer said on Monday.
Russian deputies cautiously back anti-terrorism media proposal RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- Russian pro-Kremlin United Russia party deputies have cautiously backed a proposal to forbid media outlets from broadcasting statements by terrorists.
Globalization of terror outpacing international response RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- While western countries have expressed their condolences over the terrorist attack on the Moscow Metro, many foreign analysts explain it as a consequence of Russia’s failure to deal with the situation in the North Caucasus.
New Suicide Bomb Attacks Hit Russia's North Caucasus VOA 05 Apr 2010 -- A suicide bomber has killed at least two police officers and wounded three others in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region, a week after 50 people were killed in terrorist attacks across Russia.
Moscow dispels doubts over Russia-U.S. arms deal ratification RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- Moscow is convinced that the new Russia-U.S. strategic arms reduction deal to be signed in Prague on April 8 will be ratified by both countries, a Russian presidential aide said on Monday.
Russian destroyer protects ships from pirates RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet's Udaloy class missile destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov started escorting 15 civilian vessels through the Gulf of Aden near the Somali coast on Monday to protect the ships from pirates, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Russian North Fleet destroyer to rejoin fleet after 18 years RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- The Vice-Admiral Kulakov destroyer will rejoin Russia's Northern Fleet after an 18-year overhaul, a spokesman for the Severnaya Verf shipyard said on Monday.
Russia's Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered cruiser plies English Channel RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- The Russian nuclear-powered cruiser Pyotr Veliky, deployed to participate in the largest Russian Navy drills in the Indian Ocean, has crossed the English Channel for the first time in her history.
U.S.-Russia arms deal ratification may face problems - paper RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2010 -- The new Russian-U.S. arms reduction pact, to be signed on April 8 in Prague, will face problems on its way to ratification, Russian daily Kommersant said on Monday.
Obama, Medvedev To Sign New Arms Pact VOA 04 Apr 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will meet in Prague on Thursday to sign a treaty further reducing both countries' nuclear stockpiles. The signing is expected to boost each country's national security and strengthen the U.S.-Russian relationship.
Dagestan train blast seen as continuation of terror attacks in Russia RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2010 -- The bombs that went off on a railway track in the Republic of Dagestan in Russia's North Caucasus can be seen as the continuation of the recent terrorist attacks in Russia, a high-placed security officer said.
Dagestan train blast equivalent to 6 kg of TNT - security service RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2010 -- Two bombs that went off on a railway track in the Republic of Dagestan in Russia's troubled North Caucasus region had the force of 6 kg in TNT equivalent, the Federal Security Service said on Sunday.
Bomb Derails Freight Train in Dagestan VOA 04 Apr 2010 -- Russian authorities say two bombs blew up Sunday along railroad tracks in the southern republic of Dagestan, derailing a freight train in another apparent terrorist attack.
Russia Offers Venezuela Nuclear Help VOA 03 Apr 2010 -- Russia has agreed to help Venezuela draw up plans to build a nuclear power plant.
Putin Holds Talks With Venezuelan, Bolivian Presidents RFE/RL 03 Apr 2010 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has held talks in Caracas with the presidents of Venezuela and Bolivia to discuss deepening cooperation between Russia and the two South American nations.
Venezuela, Russia agree plans for nuclear power plant project - Chavez RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2010 -- Venezuela and Russia have reached an agreement to draft plans on the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the Latin American country, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday.
Russia pledges to continue arms deliveries to Venezuela RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2010 -- Russia will continue deliveries of military equipment to Venezuela to help the Latin American country boost its national defense, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet may lose all warships by 2015 RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2010 -- The majority of warships in the Russian Black Sea Fleet have been in service for over 30 years and would not be fit for sea missions by 2015, a Russian newspaper said.
Medvedev calls for crackdown on terrorist accomplices RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called on Friday for a crackdown on people who provide any form of assistance to terrorists.
Report says Russian Suicide Bomber was Militant's Widow VOA 02 Apr 2010 -- A prominent Russian newspaper says investigators have identified a teenager as one of two suicide bombers responsible for Monday's attacks that killed 39 people in two Moscow subway stations.
Russian destroyer begins new anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2010 -- The Russian Pacific Fleet's Udaloy-class missile destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov started on Friday escorting civilian vessels off Somali coast to protect the ships from pirates, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Kremlin aide details new Russian-U.S. arms pact RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2010 -- A Russian presidential aide on Friday highlighted how Moscow's concerns had been dealt with by some of the key provisions of the new Russian-U.S. arms control pact.
Russian conscripts will not serve in volatile North Caucasus - Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2010 -- Russia will not send conscripts to serve in the volatile region of Chechnya, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Friday.
Russia delivers 15 S-300 air-defense batteries to China RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2010 -- Russia has delivered a total of 15 batteries of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to China, the manufacturer said on Friday.
Russia's Medvedev Calls For Tough Measures After Bombings RFE/RL 01 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for tougher and more severe measures to combat terrorism, after a series of suicide bombings killed more than 50 people this week.
Moscow metro suicide bomber identified RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010 -- The female suicide bomber who set off a bomb at Park Kultury metro station on March 29 has been identified, a source of the Russian security service in the North Caucasus Federal District said.
Suspects held in Russian bombings, organizers identified - FSB RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained suspects in connection with recent bomb attacks and identified their organizers, the FSB director said on Thursday.
Medvedev outlines anti-terrorism strategy for North Caucasus RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday listed five main components of the fight against terrorism in Russia's North Caucasus region.
News Profile: Who Is Doku Umarov? RFE/RL 01 Apr 2010 -- Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov has claimed responsibility for the March 29 twin suicide bombings on the Moscow metro system that killed at least 39 people.
U.S. voices concern over Venezuelan arms purchases from Russia RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010 -- The U.S. has reiterated its concerns over Venezuelan arms purchases from Russia, a U.S. State Department official has said.
Georgia Protests Russian Plans For Heliports In South Ossetia RFE/RL 01 Apr 2010 -- Georgia has protested Russian plans to build heliports in its breakaway republic of South Ossetia, RFE/RL's Georgian and Echo of the Caucasus services report.
Russian President Confronts Islamic Fundamentalism in Caucasus VOA 01 Apr 2010 -- President Dmitri Medvedev is in Dagestan in Russia's turbulent North Caucasus region, where another bomb blast added to a streak of deadly explosions that began this week in the Moscow subway. Chechen rebel Doku Umarov has claimed credit for the Moscow attack in the name of Islam. Mr. Medvedev has countered the claim with a moral appeal to the Islamic faith and its spiritual leaders in the Caucasus.
Why Russia needs new corvettes RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010
Russian military denies problems with conscription RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry does not expect any problems with the military draft due to a sharp drop in birth rates in Russia in the 1990s, a senior military official said on Thursday.
Russian military claims draft evasion on rise, blames court system RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2010 -- The number of Russian conscripts evading military service has significantly increased while the courts refuse to bring them to justice, a deputy chief of the General Staff said on Thursday.

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