July 2010 - Russia Special Weapons News

Canadian Air Force intercepts Russian bombers over Atlantic RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2010 -- Canadian Air Force fighters intercepted two Russian strategic bombers over the Atlantic Ocean, CBC television reported, citing Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay.
Armenian Official: Russian Troops In Armenia Set For Mission Upgrade RFE/RL 31 Jul 2010 -- Defense officials in Moscow and Yerevan said on July 30 they are planning to sign a new military agreement that would assign Russia and its troops a greater role in ensuring Armenia's security, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.
Russian Military Deployed to Help Fight Wildfires VOA 31 Jul 2010 -- Army troops joined the battle Saturday to contain blazes in central Russia that have killed about 30 people in the past three days.
US administration prioritizes new START treaty ratification RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2010 -- The ratification of a new strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia is a top priority of the Barack Obama's administration.
No evidence of Russian cheating on START I - State Department RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2010 -- US does not believe Russia cheated on its obligations under the 1991 strategic arms reduction treaty.
Russia's defense spending to rise by 60% by 2013 - paper RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2010 -- Russian defense spending will increase by 60 percent, to more than 2 trillion rubles by 2013.
Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers set new flight duration record RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2010 -- Two Russian Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bombers have carried out a record-breaking 40-hour patrol over three oceans.
Russia to launch 3 Glonass satellites in September RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2010 -- A Proton-M carrier rocket bearing three Glonass-M navigation satellites will be launched from the Baikonur space center September 2.
China leads in outer space pollution - Russian space agency RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2010 -- China has topped the list of the world's major polluters of the near-Earth space environment, followed by the US and Russia.
US Unclear if Russia Complying with Chemical, Biological Weapons Pacts VOA 29 Jul 2010 -- Report : US uncertain whether Russia has fully complied with treaties banning chemical and biological weapons.
Russia to resume test launches of troubled Bulava missile Aug. 9-12 RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's ill-fated Bulava ballistic missile will resume between August 9 and 12.
Troubled Russian sub starts sea trials after repairs RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2010 -- A Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine that malfunctioned last year has started sea trials after major repairs.
Medvedev Signs Law To Broaden Powers For Security Service RFE/RL 29 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has signed into law a bill handing increased authority to the Federal Security Service.
Medvedev approves stepping up Federal Security Service powers RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has approved amendments expanding the powers of the Federal Security Service.
Russia denies selling S-300 missiles to Azerbaijan RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2010 -- Rosoboronexport: There is no truth to reports that Russia has agreed to deliver S-300 air defense systems to Azerbaijan.
Russia to sell S-300 defense systems to Azerbaijan - paper RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2010 -- Russia has agreed to deliver S-300 air defense systems to Azerbaijan.
Russia's Moskva missile cruiser calls in at Manila for visit RIA Novosti 29 Jul 2010 -- The flagship of the Black Sea fleet, the Moskva missile cruiser, called in on Thursday at the Philippines port of Manila for an official visit.
Resurrecting The Old Lubyanka RFE/RL 28 Jul 2010 -- There is more speculation in the Russian media that the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is about to be swallowed by the Federal Security Service (FSB).
Moscow Toasts Suspected Spies VOA 28 Jul 2010 -- Russian PM Putin sang old KGB songs with them and Anna Chapman's Facebook website page is the most visited in Russia.
Military reform: what's the recipe for success? RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2010 -- A naval infantry unit landing on floating APCs has been one of the highlights of a recent review of the Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol and the Black Sea Fleet: the story goes on RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2010 -- Every last Sunday in July Russia celebrates Navy Day.
Russian research vessel leaves for expedition to support Arctic shelf claim RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2010 -- The Russian research vessel Akademik Fedorov left Arkhangelsk for a three-month expedition to the Arctic.
Russia-Japan rescue drills start in Sea of Japan RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Russian-Japanese one-day drills to practice helping vessels in distress kicked off in the Sea of Japan near Russia's Vladivostok.
Hazing on rise in Russian armed forces RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- The number of conscripts who suffer physical abuse at the hands of their colleagues in the Russian armed forces has grown significantly in 2010.
Canada revokes passport of 11th Russian 'spy' RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Canada has cancelled the passport of a suspected Russian spy who fled after being released on bail in Cyprus.
Russian pilot arrested in U.S. not receiving medical help - lawyer RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Lawyer: Russian detained by US intelligence agencies on cocaine trafficking chargesis not receiving medical assistance.
Russian cosmonauts complete 6-hour spacewalk RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- Two Russian cosmonauts completed a 6-hour spacewalk to fix a video camera and cable connections to an ISS module.
Russia launches Arctic expedition to support shelf claim RIA Novosti 27 Jul 2010 -- The Russian research vessel Akademik Fedorov will leave Arkhangelsk for a 3-month expedition to the Arctic.
Russia's MiG-35 fighter completely meets Indian tender requirements - arms exporter RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- Russia's MiG-35 Fulcrum-F jet fighter corresponds to all the requirements of an Indian tender.
Venezuela may acquire Russian transport planes - arms exporter RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- Department head for Rosoboronexport: Venezuela may soon buy several Russian military transport aircraft.
Russia has stronghold on Libyan weapons market - arms exporter RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- Department head for Rosoboronexport: Russia holds a strong position on Libya's weapons market.
Spy scandal not to affect Russia-U.S. ties - ambassador RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2010 -- US ambassador to Russia: Scandal around Russians spying in the United States will not affect Russian-US relations.
Russia proposes Ukraine to conduct joint naval drills more often - Navy Commander RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2010 -- Russia proposed Ukraine to conduct joint Russian and Ukrainian naval drills more often, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said.
Three new ships, three submarines to join Russian Black Sea Fleet - Navy commander RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2010 -- Three patrol boats of a new project and three submarines of 636 project will be laid up at Russian shipyards for the Black Sea Fleet before the end of 2010, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said.
Russia plans to upgrade 3 nuclear-powered cruisers by 2020 RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2010 -- Russia will upgrade and put on active duty three mothballed Soviet-era nuclear-powered missile cruisers by 2020, a high-ranking Navy official told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Russia drops role in NATO's Med Sea operation to focus on piracy fight off Somalia RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2010 -- Russia has suspended its participation in NATO's naval anti-terrorist operation in the Mediterranean Sea to focus on anti-piracy activity off Somalia, a spokesman for the Russian Naval General Staff said on Sunday.
Putin promises bright future to deported Russian spies RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he had met with Russian spies deported from the United States following Russia-U.S. spy scandal and assured them of a bright and interesting life in the future.
Putin Promotes Russian Black Sea Fleet On Controversial Ukraine Visit RFE/RL 24 Jul 2010 -- Putin is in Ukraine's Crimea for a two-day visit that is likely to raise tensions over the disputed, predominantly Russian-speaking region.
Russia to recall from reserve three nuclear-powered missile cruisers by 2020 - Navy RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2010 -- Russia will recall from reserve after an upgrade three nuclear-powered missile cruisers by 2020, a high-ranking Navy staff officer told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Russia may develop fully-fledged fleet by 2050 - Navy commander RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2010 -- Russia may be able to develop a fully-fledged fleet by 2050, but needs to act fast, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said on Saturday.
Manufacturing violations cause of Bulava tests failures - Navy commander RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2010 -- Manufacturing violations have been the cause of the failures of Russia's ill-fated Bulava ballistic missile tests, Russian Navy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky said on Saturday.
Putin says he sang patriotic songs with Russian spies deported from United States RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2010 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he had met with Russian spies deported from the United States following Russia-U.S. spy scandal and sang patriotic songs with them.
Russian Navy Conducts Flight Training Aboard US Ship Navy NewsStand 23 Jul 2010 -- A moment of historic international cooperation at sea took place aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) July 22.
Russia to define Mistral purchase scheme - Navy RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- Russia is likely to buy two and build another two Mistral class helicopter carriers, a high-ranking Russian Navy official said Friday.
Caspian Flotilla to retain independent status - Russian Navy RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- The Caspian Flotilla will retain its independent status in the process of Russian military reform, a high-ranking Navy official said on Friday.
Russia to resume test launches of troubled Bulava missile Aug.-Sept. RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's ill-fated Bulava ballistic missile will resume in August or September, a high ranking Russian Navy official said on Friday.
Faulty engine nozzle blamed for latest Bulava missile failure RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- The latest failure of Russia's ill-fated Bulava ballistic missile test was caused by a defective engine nozzle, a government source said on Friday.
Russia, NATO mull delivery of 27 Mi-17s to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- Russia and NATO are discussing the possible delivery of 27 Mi-17 helicopters to Afghanistan, NATO Military Committee Chairman Giampaolo di Paola said on Friday.
Russia, NATO ready to combat global threats together RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- Russia and NATO military chiefs are ready to combine their efforts in combating international challenges to global security, the Russian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff said.
Peru clinches $250 mln deal to buy 8 Russian helicopters RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2010 -- The Peruvian Defense Ministry and Russian state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport have signed a contract for the sale of eight Russian-built helicopters to the South American country, the Russian company said on Friday.
Strasbourg court orders Russia to pay for Chechen disappearances RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Russia to pay 207,000 euros to the families of three people it ruled were abducted by Russian security forces in the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya.
UN court decision on Kosovo will not change Moscow's stance - ministry RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- A ruling on Thursday by the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia was legal will not affect Russia's position on the issue, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russia's Nafta Moskva buys chunk of military airfield - paper RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- Nafta Moskva, the investment vehicle of Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, won a Defense Ministry auction to acquire 46 hectares of the Kubinka military airfield in the Moscow region for more than $7 million, Kommersant business daily said on Thursday.
Russia to keep 2nd place in fighter jet exports until 2013 RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- Russia will most likely continue holding a second place on the global market of new multirole fighter jets until at least 2013, a Russian arms trade expert said.
Irkut agrees 140 sales of new airliner at Farnborough air show RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Irkut aircraft maker capped the first four days of the Farnborough International Air Show by signing a deal Thursday on the sale of 50 of its new MS-21 passenger airliners.
Medvedev vows heads will roll if terrorists hit more infrastructure RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- Security officials and energy company chiefs will be fired if there are more incidents like Wednesday's bombing of a hydropower plant in Russia's North Caucasus, President Dmitry Medvedev warned on Thursday.
Vityaz eyes Twin Otter aircraft for Russian market RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- Russia’s Vityaz Avia has signed an agreement with Canada’s Viking Air which may lead to production of the new Twin Otter Series 400 utility aircraft in Russia.
Freed Russian spy Sutyagin plans to return to Russia RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2010 -- Disarmament researcher Igor Sutyagin, one of four Russians exchanged as part of a Russian-U.S. spy swap in early July, says he plans to return to Russia, Ekho Moskvy radio station quoted the scientist as saying on Thursday.
Russia in talks on Iskander missile export RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- Russia is in talks with foreign customers interested in buying Iskander tactical missile systems, a senior executive at state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday.
Russia may sign first Su-35 warplane export deal by yearend RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- Russia could sign its first contract for the export of Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets by the end of the year, a deputy head of Russia's state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Wednesday.
Russia's Moskva missile cruiser sets off to its naval base in Ukraine RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- The flagship of the Black Sea fleet, the Moskva missile cruiser, has set off from the port of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East to its home port in Ukraine's Sevastopol, a Navy spokesman said on Wednesday.
Malaysia's CRECOM to buy 50 Russia-produced MS-21 jets RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- Malaysian transportation holding company CRECOM Burj Resources is to buy 50 MS-21 passenger airliners from Russian aircraft producer Irkut in the largest post-Soviet sale of Russia-made new generation planes abroad.
Gazpromavia to receive 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 planes RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- Gazprom's airline, Gazpromavia, will receive 10 Superjet 100 aircraft under a $323-million deal signed on Wednesday by Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and the Russian energy giant's equipment supplier Gazprom Komplektatsiya.
Russia's Ilyushin Finance ready to supply An-148 planes to Mongolia RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- Russian leasing company Ilyushin Finance is ready to discuss the supply of An-148 regional jets with Mongolian companies, Russian Transport Minister Igor Levitin said.
Russia to compete for Afghan helicopter supply tender RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2010 -- Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport is preparing to compete for a U.S. tender to supply Mi-17 helicopters to Afghanistan, the company's deputy general director Alexander Mikheyev said on Wednesday.
Russia's fifth-generation fighter to be cheaper than foreign analogues RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- Russia's fifth-generation fighters for export will be cheaper than their foreign analogues, the general director of the aviation companies Sukhoi and MiG said on Tuesday.
Russia to market 300 warplanes domestically, abroad by 2015 RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- Russia is to sell around 300 MiG- and Su-family warplanes at home and abroad by 2015, Sukhoi and MiG companies said on Tuesday.
Iskander missile deployment in northwestern Russia incomprehensible – Estonian defense minister RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- The deployment of Iskander missiles in Russia's northwestern military district is incomprehensible in view of Russia's current relations with NATO, Estonian Defense Minister Jaak Aaviksoo has said.
Alleged suicide bomber planned attack on Moscow RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- One of the alleged female suicide bombers detained last week in Russia's Dagestan was planning a terrorist attack on Moscow in July, a high-ranking police source said on Tuesday.
Russia to continue supplying Afghan army and police RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- Russia is ready to continue equipping the Afghan army and police force, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told an International Conference on Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Medvedev's anti-terrorism bill sparks concerns RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- Opponents of a new bill proposed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stipulating harsher punishment for terrorists and their "backers," fear that it might be applied to those who had no intention of aiding in terrorism, a Russian leading business daily said on Tuesday.
Russia's Sukhoi wants 15% of regional-jet market by 2019 RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Sukhoi hopes to control 15% of the world's medium-haul airplane market by 2029, the company's CEO said on Tuesday.
Thai airline to buy at least 12 SSJ100s from Russia's Sukhoi RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Thailand's Orient Thai Airlines signed on Tuesday a memorandum of intent on the delivery of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft and an option on 12 more airliners.
Russian state arms procurement program to be significantly increased RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has significantly increased allocations for the 2011-2020 state arms procurement program, a senior military official said on Monday.
Russian Air Force to get 10 fifth-generation fighters by 2015 RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will buy the first 10 fifth-generation fighters between 2013 and 2015 and then another 60 after 2016, a senior military official said on Monday.
Russia may purchase 20 An-124 transport planes before 2020 RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry may purchase some 20 An-124 Ruslan (Condor) heavy-lift transport aircraft according to the 2011-2020 state arms procurement program, a senior official said on Monday.
Russia, Ukraine to consider joint atomic project RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- Russian and Ukrainian experts will discuss setting up a joint nuclear generation project on Tuesday, Ukraine's major energy company said.
Russian state arms procurement program increased 'almost twofold' - official RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has almost doubled allocations for the 2011-2020 state arms procurement program, a senior official said on Monday.
Russia rotates its peacekeepers in Transdnestr RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- Russia starts on Monday a regular rotation of its peacekeeping contingent in Moldova's breakaway region of Transdnestr.
Sukhoi, Indonesian airline sign $951 mln deal on 30 SSJ100s RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Indonesia's regional carrier Kartika Airlines on Monday inked a $951 contract for the delivery of 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
Russia to produce Ukrainian-designed passenger jet RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2010 -- Russia will start the production of the Antonov design bureau's An-158 passenger jet in 2011, the head of Ukrainian Motor Sich engine manufacturer said on Monday.
Russian Opposition Sees Shadow of KGB in New Security Bill VOA 19 Jul 2010 -- Russia's upper house of parliament has approved a controversial bill expanding the powers of the domestic security agency. Opponents say the new law will make the agency more like its Soviet-era predecessor the KGB.
Russia's defense corporation signs contract on helicopter supplies to India RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- Russia's state-owned defense corporation Oboronprom and India's Vectra Group have signed a $30 million contract on the supply of four Ka-32 Helix helicopters, the Russian company's CEO Andrei Reus said on Monday.
India to purchase two more AWACS planes from Russia RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- India will purchase two additional Russian-made airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, the Times of India newspaper said on Monday.
Has Moscow Had Enough Of Belarus's Lukashenka? RFE/RL 19 Jul 2010 -- Has the Kremlin finally had enough of Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka? The past two months have featured a gas war between Moscow and Minsk and a televised mudslinging match between Lukashenka and the Kremlin.
Former KGB General Kalugin Calls U.S.-Russia Spy Saga 'A Farce' RFE/RL 17 Jul 2010 -- Oleg Kalugin headed overseas counterintelligence operations for many years at Russia's KGB secret services, where he oversaw operatives including future Russian President and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. As Kalugin became a vocal critic of the Soviet system during its final years, he was demoted and eventually forced to retire from the KGB in 1990. A Moscow court sentenced him in absentia to 15 years in jail for treason in 2002.
Medvedev proposes harsher punishment for terrorism RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed imposing harsher punishments for terrorism and has submitted a bill outlining amendments to the criminal code, the Kremlin's press service said on Saturday.
Russia submits agreement on missile launches signed with China to State Duma RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2010 -- Russian government submitted an agreement on notifications of ballistic missiles and carrier rocket launches signed with China to the lower house of parliament for ratification, State Duma's official website said.
Duma Passes Controversial Bill Expanding FSB Powers RFE/RL 16 Jul 2010 -- Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that widens the powers of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the successor to the Soviet-era KBG.
Russian state arms exporter sees contracts worth $38 bln in 2010 RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2010 -- Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Friday its orders so far this year had exceeded $38 billion.
Russian Parliament Passes Controversial Security Bill RFE/RL 16 Jul 2010 -- The Russian lower house of parliament has passed a controversial bill expanding the powers of Russia's main intelligence agency.
Russia's Mission Control Center says ISS orbit to be raised by over 3 km RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Mission Control will readjust the orbit of the International Space Station by raising it by 3.7 kilometers.
New command system for the Russian military RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Yesterday President Medvedev signed a decree establishing four unified strategic commands to be based in four new military districts.
Contract on S-300 deliveries to Iran not canceled RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Rostekhnologii head Sergei Chemezov: The contract on supplying S-300 air defense systems to Iran has not yet been canceled.
Merkel, Medvedev Focus On Business Deals, Human Rights, Iran RFE/RL 15 Jul 2010 -- German Chancellor Merkel and Russian Pres Medvedev have met for talks aimed at improving relations between their countries.
Russian Analysts Concerned By Growing Terrorism In North Caucasus RFE/RL 15 Jul 2010 -- Russian analysts say the recent arrest of eight suspected terrorists in Daghestan shows the depth of the problem.
Russian Defense Ministry lukewarm on South Korean warship deal RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has effectively dismissed the idea of buying a South Korean warship in place of a French ship.
Russia Pacific Fleet warships return from U.S. RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- A group of Russia's Pacific Fleet warships led by the missile cruiser Varyag returned from the United States to the Russian port of Vladivostok.
Freed Russian spy Sutyagin receives British residence permit RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Scientist Igor Sutyagin, one of 4 Russians exchanged as part of a Russian-US spy swap, has received a residence permit.
Turkish parliament ratifies Russian-Turkish NPP agreement RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Turkish parliament ratified a cooperation agreement with Russia on the construction of Turkey's first nuclear power plant.
Russia to start testing new Angara rocket in 2013 RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Test launches of Russia's new booster rocket, the Angara, are to start in 2013.
Team shows unity during first month of Mars flight simulation RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Six participants in the Mars-500 simulation demonstrated team spirit and unity during the first month of the project.
Killer of Russian human rights activist Estemirova identified RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- Medvedev: The identity of the murderer of human rights activist Natalya Estemirova has been established.
Medvedev Says Killer of Human Rights Activist Identified VOA 15 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev: Killer of prominent human rights activist Natalya Estemirova has been identified.
EU expects swift conclusion of Russian probe into activist murder RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2010 -- The EU hopes for swift results from Russia's investigation into the murder of human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
Russia sets up four strategic commands RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has issued a decree establishing 4 strategic commands in the Armed Forces and an integrated logistic system.
Heat forces Russian Army to halt use of certain ammo, ease dress code RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Army will temporarily refrain from using incendiary ammunition during military training exercises.
Another Russian Deported In Spy Scandal RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- The US has expelled a man who was reportedly a 12th Russian agent in a spy ring operating in the United States.
U.S. deports Russian in aftermath of spy scandal RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- US authorities have deported a Russian man on charges of violating US immigration laws, linked to spy scandal between Russia and the US.
US Detains 12th Person in Russian Spy Case VOA 13 Jul 2010 -- The United States has detained a 12th person in connection with a Russian spy ring that had been operating in the US.
Russian spy Chapman stripped of British citizenship RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- British authorities have revoked citizenship from a Russian involved in the recent spy scandal between Russia and the US.
Russian spies not subject to witness protection program RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russian spies freed in a swap deal not subject to the witness protection program and do not need to change their names.
Freed Russian spies to face lie detector at home RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russian spies freed in a swap deal will take lie detector tests as part of an evaluation of their performances.
Freed Russian spy Sutyagin to receive British visa RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Scientist Igor Sutyagin, one of four Russians exchanged as part of a Russia-US spy swap deal, will receive a British visa.
Russia refuses to rule out expanding Kyrgyz air base RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Air Force chief refused to rule out the expansion of an air base in Kyrgyzstan.
Russian Air Force to buy over 60 fifth-generation fighters RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Air Force will receive more than 60 fifth-generation fighters from 2015-16.
Russia's new generation S-500 missile defense system to enter service RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russia's new generation S-500 air defense system will resolve the country's missile defense problems.
Russia, China to design, build heavy-lift helicopter RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2010 -- Russia and China will cooperate in jointly developing and manufacturing a heavy-lift helicopter.
Russia against placing weapons in space - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev reiterated that Russia was strictly against the placement of weapons in space.
Russian President Calls For New Alliances With EU, U.S. RFE/RL 12 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for new alliances with the United States and the European Union.
Ukraine-NATO military drills to begin on Monday RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Ukraine-NATO Sea Breeze military exercises will begin in Ukraine's Black Sea region later on Monday.
Russian warship to visit British port ahead of FRUKUS 2010 drills RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Destroyer from Russia's Northern Fleet will make a port call in Plymouth before joining FRUKUS 2010 naval drills.
Russia to deliver 21 transport helicopters to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Russia will supply Afghanistan with 21 Mi-17 Hip military transport helicopters.
Russia-U.S. relations passed spy scandal 'test'- deputy RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Senior Russian deputy: Spy scandal was a "stress test" for Russian-US relations that the two countries successfully passed.
Non-Russian spy Pelaez to return to Peru in month RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- Journalist deported from the US to Russia on a spy swap, Vicky Pelaez, will return to Peru no sooner than in a month.
Spies' children to choose where to stay RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2010 -- The children of convicted Russian spies deported from the United States, will choose whether to stay in the US or rejoin their parents.
Russian destroyer to join UN anti-piracy mission off Somalia next week RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2010 -- Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer will join a UN anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia at the start of next week, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
‘Spy’ Sutyagin In Britain After U.S.-Russian Swap RFE/RL 10 Jul 2010 -- A Russian arms control expert involved in a "spy swap" between Russia and the United States has contacted his wife from Britain.
Sutyagin says he is in Britain without visa after Russia-U.S. spy swap RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2010 -- Scientist Igor Sutyagin, who was one of the four Russians exchanged Friday as part of a Russia-U.S. spy swap deal, is near London, Sutyagin's friend told RIA Novosti.
Two convicted spies may stay in U.K. after Vienna swap - media RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2010 -- A former colonel in the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Skripal, and scientist Igor Sutyagin will most likely stay in U.K. after Friday's spy swap in Vienna, British media reported on Saturday.
U.S. plane lands near Washington after spy swap in Vienna - media RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2010 -- A U.S. plane landed near Washington after completing a Russian-U.S. spy swap in Austria on Friday, The Telegraph said on Saturday.
Russia, US, Swap Prisoners in Spy Case VOA 09 Jul 2010 -- Russia and the United States have conducted a spy exchange at an airport in Vienna, Austria. Russia swapped four prisoners for 10 members of an alleged Russian spy ring operating in the U.S.
U.S., Russia Complete Spy Swap RFE/RL 09 Jul 2010 -- The U.S. government has confirmed that a spy swap took place between 10 suspected Russian spies in U.S. custody and four people imprisoned by Russia for alleged ties to Western intelligence services.
Ten Russian Spies Fly Out Of United States RFE/RL 09 Jul 2010 -- All 10 suspected Russian spies who pleaded guilty in a federal court in New York have been flown out of the United States and are now headed for Russia.
Britain mulls cancelation of citizenship of two Russian spies convicted in U.S. RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- British authorities are considering the urgent cancelation of UK citizenship from two convicted Russian spies in the United States, a source at the UK Border Agency said.
Convicted U.S. spy may seek political asylum in Britain RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- U.S. spy Igor Sutyagin, one of the four participants of the U.S.-Russian spy swap deal, may seek political asylum in Britain, International Intelligence Limited' s CEO, Alex Bomberg said on Friday.
Russian spies deported from U.S. arrive to Moscow from Austria RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- Ten convicted Russian spies deported from the United States arrived on Friday at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport on a Russian Emergency Ministry plane, the airport said.
Convicted Russian spies fly on to Russia from Austria RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- Ten convicted Russian spies were flown out of Vienna on Friday on a Russian plane after arriving on a charter flight from New York, a Russian special service source said.
Russian diplomats to help spies' children travel to Russia RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- Russian diplomatic missions abroad will help the children of the Russian citizens convicted of spying in the United States return to their parents, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Commentary: Why The Russia Spy Story Really Matters RFE/RL 09 Jul 2010 -- Invisible ink, instructions concealed in images posted on the Internet, a laptop in a Barnes & Noble flashing messages to a passing van: the high-tech spycraft used by the 10 now-confessed Russian intelligence agents arrested last month intrigue us because it rings of good old spy fiction -- and the exchange of the spies for four Russians convicted of spying for the West only adds to that feeling -- but it's less astounding than the farce.
Russian Navy expands anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Navy has extended the convoy route in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden to 380 kilometers, the Pacific Fleet commander said on Friday.
Russia's air defense 'responds' to all aircraft near its airspace RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- The Russian air defense system is designed so that it responds to all aircraft approaching the state's airspace, a high ranking Defense Ministry source said on Friday.
Ex-premier Tymoshenko says Russia swallowing Ukraine RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- Ukraine risks losing its sovereignty as it is being swallowed by its giant neighbor, Russia, Ukraine's former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko told the BBC Ukrainian Service on Friday.
Russian army reform after the Vostok-2010 military exercises RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- The large-scale Vostok-2010 military exercises which were conducted over a vast area between the Altai Territory in Western Siberia and Vladivostok in Russia's Far East were the largest war games in post-Soviet Russia.
Russia sends warship to international naval drills in N.Atlantic RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- The Severomorsk guided-missile destroyer from Russia's Northern Fleet set sail Friday for British shores to team up with NATO warships in an international naval exercise in the North Atlantic, a fleet spokesman said.
Spy scandal adds drama to the reset RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2010 -- The U.S.-Russian spy scandal has been gaining momentum for nearly two weeks now. It has even spilled over into the UK. But it's still not clear if it is serious enough to warrant the media hype.
Fifty Russian armored vehicles near delivery to Palestinian territory RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- Fifty Russian BTR-70 armored personnel carriers (APC) destined for the Palestinian National Authority have been delivered to Jordan, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Saltanov said on Thursday.
New Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan still relevant - Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- The issue of creating a new Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan's south is still on the agenda, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said.
Russia denies working on missile defense deal with U.S. RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- Neither the Russian Defense Ministry nor the General Staff is drafting a new missile defense pact with the United States, a senior military official said on Thursday.
Russia needs more flying tankers for its Air Force RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- The inter-theater redeployment of aircraft during Vostok-2010 was one of the key events of the strategic war games, which end today. The Su-24 Fencer and Su-34 Fullback tactical bombers used midair refueling to fly to the Russian Far East.
Russian Black Sea Fleet gets new chief RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- Vice Adm. Vladimir Korolyov has been appointed the new commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, a fleet staff officer said on Thursday.
Russian paratroopers recalled from Kyrgyzstan RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2010 -- Russian paratroopers have returned to their home base in Russia from Kyrgyzstan, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Japan against Russian military drills on disputed Kuril island RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- Japan is concerned by the holding of Russia's Vostok-2010 military drills on Iturup Island, the largest of the disputed South Kuril Islands, Japan's Kyodo news agency said.
Russia, S.Korea to hold joint military drills in Sea of Japan RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- Russian and South Korean coast guards will hold joint anti-piracy and antiterrorism drills on Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) border guard spokesman said.
Senior Russian lawmaker urges more professional soldiers RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- The number of professional soldiers in the Russian Army should be increased, the head of the defense committee in the Russian parliament's upper house said on Wednesday.
Russia to upgrade 200 Soviet-era tanks for Libya RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- Russia will modernize about 200 T-72 main battle tanks for the Libyan Army over the next few years, a Russian defense industry source said on Wednesday.
Three suspected Russian spies to be moved from Virginia to N.Y. RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- A Virginia court ruled on Wednesday that the case of three suspected Russian spies should be heard in New York and ordered that they be transferred there.
Russia could arrange 'spy swap' deal with U.S. RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2010 -- Russia could swap a scientist jailed for spying for the West for one of the suspected Russian agents detained in the U.S. high-profile spy scandal.
Russia, US May Be Planning Spy Exchange VOA 07 Jul 2010 -- Russia may be preparing to release a scientist jailed on charges of spying for the United States in exchange for the release of suspected Russian agents detained recently in the United States.
Moscow says European missile defense unjustified RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- Russia is convinced that there are no threats for Europe that would justify the deployment of a missile defense system near Russian borders, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia not seeking to limit U.S. air defense - deputy FM RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- Russia did not seek to limit the development of U.S. air defenses while drawing up a strategic arms cuts treaty, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
One dead in blast at central Russian firing range RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- Violation of safety regulations at a military training ground in central Russia's Saratov region caused a blast which killed an officer, the assistant prosecutor of the Volga-Urals Military District said on Tuesday.
Russia, U.S. to prepare arms cuts treaty for ratification by late July RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- The Russian and U.S. parliaments are planning to prepare a new strategic arms cuts treaty for ratification by late July, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Hillary Clinton in Russia's zone of privileged interests RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton completed her whirlwind tour of Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia on July 5. If we take her at her word, it seems she wasn't terribly enthusiastic about the trip.
Two Russian ships arrive in South Korea for tactical exercises RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- Two Russian vessels from the Russian Far Eastern regions of Primorye and Sakhalin arrived to South Korea on Tuesday to take part in tactical exercises.
Russian naval drills draw attention of U.S. intelligence services RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2010 -- The naval phase of Russia's Vostok-2010 military exercises have drawn increased attention from the intelligence services of the United States and Asia-Pacific countries, a senior source in the Russian Navy said on Tuesday.
Russia set to buy Mistral with transfer of French technologies RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2010 -- Russia will buy French Mistral class helicopter carriers with the complete set of navigational equipment and technical documentation, but equip the ships with its own weaponry and helicopters, a defense industry source said Monday.
Vostok-2010 games: A test of Russia's new army RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2010 -- The Vostok-2010 strategic war games were the largest exercise Russia held in the last few years. Held at dozens of ranges from the Altai in southwest Siberia to Vladivostok on the Pacific Coast, the games aim to strengthen the new elements of Russia's army.
Russian parliament starts hearings on arms reduction treaty RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2010 -- The lower house of the Russian parliament will start on Tuesday public hearings on the ratification of a new strategic arms reduction pact with the United States, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.
Russian Air Force to get dozens of helicopters if Mistral deal agreed RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Air Force will receive dozens of Ka-class helicopters if Russia buys a Mistral-class helicopter carrier from France, a deputy head of a Russian aviation production firm said on Monday.
Six servicemen die in south Siberian firing range blast RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2010 -- Six servicemen died in an explosion at a south Siberian military firing range, a police source told RIA Novosti on Monday.
Russian combat aircraft makers fear competition with China RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2010 -- Russian aircraft makers MiG and Sukhoi have spoken against the sale of RD-93 jet engines to China citing the threat of strong competition from cheaper Chinese models of fighter aircraft.
Russian fighter jets make first ever nonstop flight across Russia to Far East RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2010 -- Russian fighter jets have performed the first ever nonstop flights from European Russia to the Russian Far East with in-flight refueling as part of the Vostok-2010 military drills, Chief of the General Staff Nikolai Makarov said on Sunday.
Russia's Medvedev oversees naval phase of Vostok-2010 military drills RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is overseeing on Sunday the naval phase of Russia's Vostok 2010 military drills in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Russian Far East on board the heavy nuclear-powered cruiser Pyotr Veliky.
Two Russian ships leave Far East to participate in S. Korean drills RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2010 -- Two Russian vessels from the Russian Far Eastern regions of Primorye and Sakhalin left the port of Vladivostok early on Sunday to take part in anti-terrorist and rescue exercises in South Korea.
Russian Black Sea fleet ship to take part in Ukrainian navy parade RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2010 -- For the first time in five years, a Russian warship will take part in a naval parade to mark Ukraine's Navy Day on Sunday, a Black Sea Fleet spokesman told RIA Novosti.
Suspected Russian spy who jumped bail most likely fled Cyprus RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2010 -- An alleged Russian spy who jumped bail in Cyprus, "appears to have left" the country, CBC quoted the Cypriot president as saying.
On Visit To Poland, Clinton Says Missile Shield 'Not Directed At Russia' RFE/RL 03 Jul 2010 -- The United States and Poland have signed a revised agreement to deploy elements of a missile-defense system in Central Europe, overriding Russia's objections.
First stage of Russia’s Vostok 2010 military drills ends RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2010 -- The first stage of Russia’s Vostok 2010 military drills ended on Saturday, the Defense Ministry said.
Russian destroyer joins UN anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2010 -- Russia’s Admiral Levchenko destroyer arrived in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday to resume a UN anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia, a Defense Ministry statement said.
Chinese military officials attend Vostok-2010 drills in Russia RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2010 -- A Chinese military delegation arrived on Saturday to Siberia to attend large-scale Vostok-2010 military exercises, the press service of the Siberian military district said.
Turkish nuclear plant deal with Russia submitted to parliament RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2010 -- A Russian-Turkish intergovernmental agreement on the construction of Turkey's first nuclear power plant has been submitted to the Turkish parliament, national media said on Friday.
Is This Espionage 2.0? RFE/RL 02 Jul 2010 -- The media following the intriguing story of the FBI’s roll-up of a network of alleged Russian spies have been obsessed with the Facebook pictures of one of the accused, Anna Chapman -- a striking redhead who posted numerous sexy poses of herself taken against the Manhattan skyline.
New York judge grants 1 Russian 'spy' bail RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2010 -- A New York judge on Thursday granted the release on $250,000 bail of Vicky Pelaez, one of the 11 suspects accused by the United States of spying for Russia.
Nine Suspects Appear Before US Court in Russia Spy Case VOA 01 Jul 2010 -- Nine people accused of spying for Russia are appearing before U.S. courts to request bail, as police in Cyprus search for a suspect who vanished in the case.
Alleged Russian Spies Mixed Old, New Technologies VOA 01 Jul 2010 -- The alleged Russian spy network that was thwarted by U.S. counterintelligence agents appears to have used time-honored espionage techniques along with state-of-the-art technologies. But as VOA Senior Correspondent Gary Thomas reports, the case raises questions about the spy ring's goals and competence.
Russia to deliver 50 armored vehicles to Palestinians soon RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Russia will deliver 50 BTR-70 armored personnel carriers (APC) to the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank in the next few days, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Russian, South Korean Coast Guards to hold anti-piracy joint drills RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Russian and South Korean Coast Guards will hold joint antipiracy and antiterrorism drills on July 7 in the Sea of Japan, the regional Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) border guards department spokeswoman said.
Russia to sell $1 bln worth of arms to Yemen - expert RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Russia and Yemen could sign an arms contract worth over $1 billion, an international arms expert said on Thursday.
Russia says ready to send helicopters to help NATO in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Russia is willing to provide transport helicopters to assist the NATO-led military contingent fighting Taliban militants in Afghanistan, a defense industry official said on Thursday.
Russian warships hone anti-submarine warfare skills in Sea of Japan RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Warships from the Russian Pacific Fleet started on Thursday a series of anti-submarine warfare drills in the Sea of Japan as part of the Vostok-2010 strategic exercises in Russia's Far East.
Russia ratifies deal on cooperation in peaceful atom with Australia RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a federal law on the ratification of an agreement between Russia and Australia on cooperation in the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, the Kremlin said Thursday.
Moscow pledges aid to Russians facing espionage charges in U.S. RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- Russian foreign service officials are ready to provide any assistance to Russian nationals suspected of spying in the United States, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
British authorities to probe suspected Russian spy's link to U.K. RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2010 -- The British authorities have started an investigation into possible U.K. links of Anna Chapman, one of 11 people in the center of the recent Russian-U.S. spy row, the Evening Standard said.

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