February 2011 - Russia Special Weapons News

Secretary Clinton Remarks At the Conference on Disarmament US Dept. of State 28 Feb 2011
Russian army to receive advanced weaponry in 2011 RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Russian forces will start receiving a number of advanced weapons in 2011, including modernized S-300V4 missile systems.
Russian Interior Ministry to step up fight against terrorism RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Russia's Interior Ministry has to step up efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and extremism.
Minister attacks Russian space agency over failure to build new spacecraft RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Deputy PM Ivanov accused Russian space agency Roscosmos of failing to manufacture enough advanced spacecraft.
Russian Police Force To Change Its Name, But Not Its Ways RFE/RL 27 Feb 2011 -- Russia's infamous police force will change its name on March 1, but will it change its ways?
Russia ready to hold drills with Ukraine in any format - defense minister RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2011 -- Russia is prepared to hold joint military drills with Ukraine in any format, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Sunday.
Russia, Ukraine to sign deal on Russian Black Sea Fleet rearmament RIA Novosti 27 Feb 2011 -- Russia and Ukraine plan to sign a new agreement on the rearmament of the Russian Black Sea Fleet based in Ukraine's Crimea, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Sunday.
Units in Kuriles to Be Re-equipped with Sophisticated Technical Hardware KCNA 27 Feb 2011 -- The commander of the Eastern Military District of Russia declared that those units deployed in the Kuriles would be reequipped with up-to-date technical hardware.
Territorial Dispute between Russia and Japan KCNA 27 Feb 2011 -- The Xinhua News Agency of China released an article titled "Territorial dispute, knot hard to untie in the relations between Russia and Japan" on Feb. 22.
Russia confirms plans to supply Syria with Yakhont missiles RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2011 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Saturday Russia has not dropped its plans to supply Syria with Yakhont missiles.
Russia launches Glonass-K satellite RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Space Forces have successfully launched a new Glonass-K navigation satellite from the Plesetsk space center, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Saturday.
Russia to deploy units on Iturup, Kunashir Islands - defense minister RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2011 -- Russia will deploy military units on Iturup and Kunashir, part of the Kuril Islands, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Saturday.
Russia to send 4 additional evacuation planes, ship to Libya RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2011 -- Russia plans to send four additional planes and a ferry to evacuate people from riot-torn Libya, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.
Russia condemns Libya over use of force against civilians - Medvedev RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2011 -- Russia condemns Libyan authorities over its use of force against civilians, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.
UAE, Russia sign $74-million contract on modernization of amphibious vehicles RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- The United Arab Emirates and Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport signed a $74-million contract on the modernization of 135 Russian BMP-3 (amphibious infantry fighting vehicle), UAE Armed Forces official spokesman Major-General Obaid Al Hairi Salem Al Ketbi said on Thursday.
Russia, EU Spar Over Energy Policy At Brussels Meeting RFE/RL 24 Feb 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned that continued instability in North Africa and skyrocketing world energy prices pose a "serious threat to the world," making the security of gas supplies pumped by pipeline from Russia to Europe more important than ever.
Russian military abandons defense satellite after failed launch RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- The Russian defense ministry said on Thursday it would not use a military satellite that was sent into the wrong orbit earlier this month.
Russia postpones navigation satellite launch from Plesetsk RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- The launch of the Glonass-K navigation satellite, scheduled to take place Thursday from the Plesetsk space center in northern Russia was postponed for 24 hours, a defense ministry spokesman said.
Russia to buy 1,000 helicopters by 2020 RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- Russia's Defense Ministry announced plans on Thursday to buy 100 ships, over 600 aircraft and 1,000 helicopters under a 2011-2020 arms procurement program.
Russia in talks with France on 'future soldier' gear RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2011 -- Russia is holding talks with France on the purchase of Felin advanced "future soldier" equipment, which includes new combat clothing with body armor and a new ballistic helmet, weapons, and a portable computer.
Russia says S-300 deliveries to Venezuela pending RIA Novosti 22 Feb 2011 -- Deliveries of S-300 missile defense systems to Venezuela have been delayed, but will go ahead, an official at Rosoboronexport, Russia's state-owned arms export monopoly, said on Tuesday.
Russia to continue military cooperation with Japan RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Russia will not cease military cooperation with Japan or any other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region, a source from the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Medvedev fires FSB deputy chief RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed Federal Security Service (FSB) deputy head Vyacheslav Ushakov over his poor performance, press secretary Natalya Timakova said on Monday.
Pelaez says never suspected her husband of spying for Russia RIA Novosti 21 Feb 2011 -- Peruvian-born journalist Vicky Pelaez, accused of being in an espionage ring for Russia in the United States, said she never worked for the Russian secret service and did not suspect that her husband was involved.
Japanese official says his Kuril statement not 'anti-Russian' RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2011 -- Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said his Saturday's statement on the Kuril Islands, which Moscow called 'ambiguous,' was not aimed against Russia.
Russia hopes Japan will wade into calm discussion on peace treaty RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2011 -- Russia hopes that Japan will choose in favor of calm discussion on the possible conclusion of a formal peace treaty, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Russia envoy: Progress in missile shield talks by July RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2011 -- Russia's permanent NATO envoy Rogozin: Progress in negotiations between Moscow and NATO on missile shield issue by July.
Medvedev appoints NATO envoy chief missile defense negotiator RIA Novosti 18 Feb 2011 -- President Medvedev has appointed Russia's ambassador to NATO chief missile defense negotiator.
US, Russia to begin data exchange under START in March RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- The US and Russia will hold their first information exchange on nuclear stockpiles under the START on March 22.
U.S. ready to discuss further arms reduction with Russia RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- The US is ready to discuss further arms reduction efforts with Russia, including tactical nuclear weapons.
U.S. to expand civilian nuclear cooperation with Russia RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- The US will continue to expand its civilian nuclear cooperation with Russia, including reactor development and security of radioactive materials.
Russia to start building new S-500 air defense missiles by 2014 RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- Russia will start serial production of its next-generation S-500 missile system in 2014.
UN rights chief urges Russia to step up efforts to ensure rule of law, accountability UN News Centre 17 Feb 2011 -- The UN human rights chief urged Russian authorities to act without delay on reforms to key institutions.
Europe raps Russia's judiciary over lack of independence, political bias RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The European Parliament has criticized Russia's judiciary over its lack of independence and impartiality.
Russian, U.S. generals to discuss nuclear terrorism in Lisbon RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- Russian and U.S. generals will meet in Lisbon in June to discuss cooperation in fighting nuclear terrorism.
Russia's second S-400 missile unit enters service RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- The strategic command of Russia's space defense forces took delivery of its second unit of S-400 Triumf missile systems.
Russian coast guard denies shooting at Japanese fishing boat near Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Coast Guard denied Japanese media reports that it had opened fire on a Japanese fishing vessel off the disputed South Kuril islands.
Khodorkovsky judge will not press charges against whistleblower aide RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- Judge who sentenced Khodorkovsky will not seek the prosecution of an aide who claimed the verdict was ordered from above.
Japan Criticized for Anti-Russian Campaign KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry recently summoned the minister-councilor of the Japanese embassy in Moscow to protest the anti-Russian campaign in Japan.
Japan to closely watch Russia's military activity on south Kurils RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Japan plans to track Russia's military presence on the south Kuril Islands, Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa said.
Russia to deploy modern missile defense systems on disputed Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Moscow will deploy reinforcements to the southern Kuril Islands to protect Russia's sovereignty in the Far East.
Mistral-class Vessels to Be Deployed in Pacific Fleet KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia plans to build Mistral-class vessels and commission them in the Pacific fleet to defend the southern Kurils, said ITAR-TASS.
Russia, Italy to sign agreement on military transit to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia and Italy will sign an intergovernmental agreement on the air transit of military equipment via Russia to Afghanistan.
Will Russia's MiG abandon the Indian race? RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The Indian tender for 126 MMRCAs (medium multi-role combat aircraft) to replace its ageing MiG-21s was announced long ago.
Commander in Russian Mi-28 helicopter crash dies in hospital RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The commander of the Mil Mi-28 which crashed in the southern Russian region of Stavropol died at a military hospital.
Ukraine denies rumors of concessions on sea borders with Russia RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied rumors that Ukraine was ready to make concessions to Russia on maritime border delimitation.
Criticizing Russia's Ruling Tandem, Gorbachev Calls For Democratic Revival RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has leveled some harsh criticism on Russia's ruling tandem.
Call For Probe Into Claims Of Pressure On Khodorkovsky Judge RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia's leading human rights defenders are urging the prosecutor-general to fully investigate claims by a court employee.
Britain, Russia Pledge To Overcome 'Disagreements' RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in London on a visit aimed at improving rocky relations between Russia and Britain.
Lavrov, Hague to discuss economy, visa issues in London RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, on a visit to London, will hold talks with his British counterpart William Hague.
Russia, NATO 'on verge of breakthrough' RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2011 -- Russia and NATO are about to achieve a new quality of relations, a Russian Foreign Ministry official said on Monday.
Russia Exclaims against Japan's Territorial Claim KCNA 14 Feb 2011 -- The Foreign Ministry of Russia recently released a statement in protest against Japan's statement on the Southern Kuril Islands.
Rhetoric Escalated between Russia, Japan KCNA 14 Feb 2011 -- The situation has been aggravated after Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan called Russian President Dmitri Medvedev's visit to the southern Kurils an "unforgivable outrage".
Japanese opposition criticize government for anti-Russian rhetoric RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2011 -- Anti-Russian rhetoric by the Japanese premier made the foreign minister's recent visit to Moscow 'pointless.'
Court Employee Says Khodorkovsky Judge Pressured RFE/RL 14 Feb 2011 -- Russia's political community is reeling over allegations that high officials pressured a judge into convicting Khodorkovsky on fresh charges.
Court aide says Khodorkovsky verdict 'forced on judge' RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2011 -- Aide to judge who imposed a jail sentence on Mikhail Khodorkovsky has claimed the verdict was determined by "higher" powers.
Volga-Dnepr cargo airline to invest over $400 mln in An-124 upgrade RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2011 -- Russia's Volga-Dnepr cargo airline will invest over $400 million in modernization of the An-124-100 Ruslan aircraft.
Russia-Ukraine aircraft building JV may open in March RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2011 -- A joint venture of the Ukrainian aircraft building concern Antonov and the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) may begin operating already in March, UNIAN news agency quoted Antonov chairman Dmytro Kyva as saying on Friday.
Peace talks with Tokyo meaningless - Lavrov RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2011 -- There is no sense in holding peace talks with Japan as long as Tokyo holds radical views over the issue of the disputed South Kuril Islands, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Russia to boost Kuril defense to ward off war RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2011 -- Russia's unresolved conflict with Japan over the Kuril Islands, which has been simmering since WWII, may reach a boiling point now that Russian authorities are set to go ahead with their plan to build up the disputed territory's defense potential.
Russia, NATO discuss anti-missile defense in Brussels RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2011 -- Russia and NATO began talks in Brussels on Thursday on the creation of European anti-missile defense.
Russian military justifies purchase of Mistral ships RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2011 -- Russia has decided to buy Mistral ships from France because it would have taken at least 10 years to develop a similar domestic model, Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Nikolai Makarov said Thursday.
Russia must be ready to host Mistral ships in Pacific - expert RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2011 -- Russia must start building infrastructure near the port of Vladivostok as soon as possible to accommodate two Mistral class amphibious assault ships to be built in France for the Russian Navy, a military analyst said Thursday.
Japanese foreign minister reiterates Kuril claim ahead of Moscow visit RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2011 -- Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara repeated before his visit to Moscow that the four South Kuril Islands belong to Japan, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday.
Russian-Indian joint development of 5G fighter jet to cost $6 billion - HAL RIA Novosti 10 Feb 2011 -- The Russian-Indian joint development of a fifth generation fighter jet will cost some $6 billion, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) Financial director D. Shivamurti said
Russia to launch Glonass satellite on Feb. 24 RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Russia will launch a new Glonass-K navigation satellite from the Plesetsk space center on February 24, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Russia plans to send first Mistral ships to protect Kurils RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- The two Mistral class amphibious assault ships built in France for the Russian Navy will be put in service with the Pacific Fleet, a Russian Defense Ministry source said Wednesday.
Russia moves to defend Kuril Islands claim RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Russia will increase its military presence on the disputed South Kuril Islands, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday, a day after Japan's premier demanded their return at a rally.
Defense Ministry confirms Mistral construction in Russia RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Two Mistral class amphibious assault ships will be built in Russia in addition to the first two vessels purchased in France, a high-ranking source in the Russian Defense Ministry told RIA Novosti Wednesday.
Russia eyes India, South-East Asia as key foreign markets for Superjet 100 airliner RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Russia considers India and South-East Asia as key foreign markets for the sale of Sukhoi Superjet 100 medium-haul airliners made by the country's leading aircraft producer Sukhoi, part of United Aircraft Corporation, UAC head Mikhail Pоgosyan said on Wednesday.
Medvedev ratifies Russia-Belarus military supply cooperation agreement RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ratified on Wednesday a Russian-Belarusian agreement on the mutual supply of military, civil and dual-purpose goods during periods of heightened aggression, the Kremlin said.
Moscow airport bombing shows serious flaws in Russian intelligence - source RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- An investigation into a deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport has unveiled serious flaws in the work of Russian intelligence, a high-ranking security service source said on Wednesday.
Police identify seven suspects behind Domodedovo bombing RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Investigators have identified seven suspects behind a terrorist attack at Russia's busiest airport in late January, a source in law enforcement agencies said on Wednesday.
Russia may deliver first upgraded MiG to India in 2011 RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Russia could deliver the first modernized MiG-29 fighter jet to India as early as in 2011, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said on Wednesday.
Islamist Rebel Says He Ordered Russian Bombing RFE/RL 08 Feb 2011 -- Islamist rebel leader Doku Umarov has claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo airport last month.
Two Russian intelligence chiefs sacked over Domodedovo blast RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Two senior Russian anti-terrorism officials have been sacked for failing to prevent a deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's busiest airport last month.
Russia ready for anti-terrorism cooperation, Medvedev tells foreign ambassadors RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Russia will always be an ally of counties fighting against terrorism, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Russian Security Officials Dismissed Over Airport Bombing VOA 08 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has fired several federal security officers in connection with last month's deadly suicide bombing at Moscow's busy Domodedovo airport.
Medvedev calls for Russian space exploration program RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday Russia should develop its own space exploration program.
Russia's USC dismisses rumors of exit from warship talks with France RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation dismissed on Tuesday media reports that it had left talks with France on the purchase of four Mistral class amphibious assault ships.
Russia against militarized Arctic RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Russia is opposed to the militarization of the Arctic, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Russian shipbuilders, military in conflict over Mistral deal RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has been taken out of the contractual talks with France on the purchase of Mistral class amphibious assault ships, a Russian business daily said Tuesday.
Russia Says Japan PM's Remarks On Kurile Islands 'Undiplomatic' RFE/RL 07 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today called the Japanese prime minister's latest remarks on the disputed Kurile Islands 'clearly undiplomatic.'
Russian Foreign Ministry condemns anti-Russian rhetoric in Japan RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned on Monday the provocative actions of Japanese extremists in connection with a long-standing territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands.
Medvedev urges police to step up fight against terrorism RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday the fight against terrorism, as well as efforts to combat extremism, organized crime and corruption were priorities for the country's law enforcement agencies.
Medvedev signs police reform bill into law RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed into law a bill significantly cutting the number of police officers in Russia and introducing reforms intended to improve the image of the country's law enforcement system.
Lavrov says missile defense projects should not 'upset parity' RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stressed Moscow's position to preserve the strategic parity in the sphere of missile defense.
Clinton says U.S. open to missile defense cooperation with Russia RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reaffirmed Washington's readiness to cooperate with Russia on missile defense.
New Start won't keep Russia from developing Bulava missiles - deputy PM RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- The New START arms reduction treaty will not shift Russia's plans to continue developing Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) and Yars RS-24 missiles, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Saturday.
Russia looks for revival of CFE Treaty- Lavrov RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- Russia does not deem an adapted Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) irrelevant and expects NATO to accept it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday.
Russia, U.S. complete new START ratification RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday exchanged the instruments of ratification for the New START arms reduction treaty and the document came into effect.
New START treaty 'lays foundation' for Russia-U.S. cooperation - Lavrov RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the ratification of the New START arms reduction treaty will increase international stability and promote Russian-U.S. cooperation.
US-Russia START Treaty Gore Into Effect VOA 05 Feb 2011 -- The New START nuclear weapons treaty between the United States and Russia has taken effect. The agreement will reduce both countries’ stockpiles of strategic arms, and will reinstate mutual inspections.
Another Soldier Deserts Infamous Russian Military Unit RFE/RL 05 Feb 2011 -- Another young soldier has deserted an infamous Russian military unit near St. Petersburg after allegedly being abused, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Russia tests upgraded MiG fighter jet for India RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2011 -- Russia's MiG corporation carried out the first test fight of a MiG-29 fighter modernized under a contract with the Indian Air Force.
Russia to unveil new air defense system at Indian air show RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2011 -- A Russian firm will disclose information about a new mobile short-range air defense system at Aero India 2011.
Japan deplores visit of Russian defense minister to Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2011 -- Japan has expressed its regret over a visit by Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov to the disputed Kuril Islands.
Medvedev dismisses Japanese concerns over Kuril visits RIA Novosti 04 Feb 2011 -- President Medvedev: All trips by Russian officials to the Kuril Islands are aimed at facilitating the development of these remote territories.
Russian Defense Minister Visits Disputed Island Off Japan RFE/RL 04 Feb 2011 -- Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov has visited an island northeast of Japan that is subject of a sovereignty dispute with Tokyo.
Moscow Airport Bomber from Russia's Muslim South VOA 04 Feb 2011 -- Russian news agencies report that the suicide bomber at Moscow's airport was from Ingushetia, one of Russia's three so-called Green Republics.
Moscow Day Of Wrath 'Gets Green Light' RFE/RL 04 Feb 2011 -- An opposition group in Moscow says it has been given the green light to hold an antigovernment protest in the Russian capital next week.
United States to hold talks on tactical nuclear weapons with Russia RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- The US expects to hold talks with Russia on tactical nuclear weapons within a year after New START comes into force.
Obama signs New START ratification documents RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- US President Barack Obama signed ratification papers for the New START arms reduction pact.
Russia rules out being NATO's patsy on missile defense RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- Russia will do whatever is necessary to ensure its security in building a joint European missile defense system.
Suspected organizer of Moscow airport bombing identified RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- The suspected organizer of the suicide attack on Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport has been identified.
Russian Officials: Moscow Suicide Bomber Was on Drugs VOA 03 Feb 2011 -- Russia's top security official says the suicide bomber who killed 36 people at a major Moscow airport was under the influence of drugs.
Putin calls Moscow airport blast 'senseless cruelty' RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- Russian PM Putin has called the deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport an act of "senseless cruelty."
Moscow court to study legality of Khodorkovsky custody extension RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- The Moscow City Court will open review proceedings on February 4 to examine the legality of recent extension of custody.
Message from the President on the New START Treaty The White House 02 Feb 2011
Letter from the President on the New START Treaty The White House 02 Feb 2011
New START Treaty to Take Effect Feb. 5 AFPS 02 Feb 2011 -- With President Barack Obama scheduled to sign the new strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia, the stage will be set for formal exchange of papers.
Obama Signs Nuclear Treaty VOA 02 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama has signed the New START strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia. The treaty is to take effect by the end of the week.
U.S. President Signs New Nuclear Deal With Russia RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has signed ratification documents for a new nuclear disarmament treaty with Russia.
U.S. president to sign START treaty ratification papers Wednesday RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- US President Obama will sign ratification documents for a new Russia-US strategic arms reduction deal.
Russia's 2nd Graney class nuclear sub to enter service in 2015 RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Navy will receive a second Graney class nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine in 2015.
Russia's contender for Indian fighter deal to stay grounded at Aero India RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- Russia's MiG-35 will not fly in the Aero India 2011 air show in Bangalore later this month.
Russia loses new military satellite RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- Russia has most likely lost a new dual-purpose geodesic satellite after it failed to reach a designated circular orbit 1,000 kilometers above Earth.
Russia, Ukraine draw up joint nuclear fuel production draft deal RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- The Ukrainian state-run Nuclear Fuel company and the Russian TVEL fuel producer have drawn up a draft agreement on the creation of a joint company.
Maiden flight of Russia's Soyuz-ST rocket set for Aug. 31 RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- The first flight of Russia's Soyuz-ST-B carrier rocket from the European space center has been scheduled for August 31, 2011.
Medvedev drops 'pardon' for Khodorkovsky hint RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has asked the "legal expert community" to look into the case of former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Medvedev To Let Experts Study Khodorkovsky Case RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has agreed to let a team of legal experts study the case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Lavrov, Clinton to bring New START into force on February 5 RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2011 -- Russian FM Lavrov and US Secretary of State Clinton will exchange the instruments of ratification for the New START on February 5.
Russia Reportedly Loses Military Satellite RFE/RL 01 Feb 2011 -- Russia has ordered a search for a missing military satellite that apparently was put into the wrong orbit shortly after launch.
Russia Begins To Remember A Different Yeltsin RFE/RL 01 Feb 2011 -- It may not be in Moscow, but nevertheless it's the first significant monument to a political leader erected since the fall of communism.
Medvedev unveils statue of 'decisive' Yeltsin RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev praised the country’s first post-Soviet leader, the late Boris Yeltsin.
Russia Remembers Yeltsin On Late Leader's 80th Birthday RFE/RL 01 Feb 2011 -- Today is the 80th anniversary of the birth of Boris Yeltsin, the first president of the Russian Federation.
Police releases opposition leader Limonov detained in Moscow RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2011 -- Police released Russian opposition leader Eduard Limonov, who was detained during an unsanctioned rally.
Washington 'troubled' by arrests of protesters in Russia RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2011 -- The United States has voiced concerns over detentions of opposition protestors in Moscow.

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