December 2011 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia hands over Nerpa nuclear attack submarine to India: report IRNA 31 Dec 2011 -- Russia has handed over the much-awaited nuclear-powered attack submarine Nerpa to India on a 10-year lease, boosting the Indian navy's fire-power.
Russian nuclear sub fire put out RIA Novosti 30 Dec 2011 -- A fire that broke out on a Russian nuclear submarine in dry dock on Thursday has been put out, Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
Medvedev orders repair of fire-damaged sub RIA Novosti 30 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered the repar of a Russian submarine damaged by fire while in dry dock near Murmansk, the Kremlin said in a press release.
Massive Fire on Russian Nuclear Submarine Extinguished VOA 30 Dec 2011 -- A massive fire that engulfed Russia's largest nuclear subarmine while it was undergoing repairs in the northern Murmansk region has been put out.
Fire breaks out during Russian nuclear sub repairs, no radiation threat RIA Novosti 29 Dec 2011 -- A fire broke out at the Yekaterinburg nuclear submarine on Thursday during repairs at a shipyard in northern Russia, the local emergencies ministry department said.
Russia owes rent on military bases unpaid for 4 years – Kyrgyz President RIA Novosti 29 Dec 2011 -- Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev described Russia as a key strategic partner but claimed that Moscow had not paid rent for military installations on the country's territory for the past four years.
Putin calls for dialogue with opposition RIA Novosti 28 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he was ready for dialogue with the opposition, including his rivals at the presidential polls.
Russian nuclear sub 'ready' for India transfer RIA Novosti 28 Dec 2011 -- Russia's Nerpa nuclear submarine has finished sea trials and is now ready to be leased to the Indian navy in the next few days, an engineer said on Wednesday.
U.S. preparing for tactical nuclear cuts in future arms deal with Russia RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2011 -- The United States is preparing for talks that could lead to cuts in tactical nuclear weapons and warheads in storage in a future arms agreement with Russia, a senior arms control official said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Bulava missile ready to deploy RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2011 -- The flight tests of the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile have been completed and it will now be adopted for service with the Russian Navy, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Russia test launches Stiletto missile RIA Novosti 27 Dec 2011 -- Russia successfully test launched an RS-18 (SS-19 Stiletto) intercontinental ballistic missile from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, Defense Ministry spokesman Vadim Koval said.
Russia's Putin Accuses Opposition of Lacking Goals, Leaders VOA 27 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the opposition lacks goals and leaders, and he has rejected demands for a rerun of Russia's recent parliamentary elections.
Launch of Russian Proton-M carrier rocket postponed RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2011 -- The launch of a Russian Proton-M carrier rocket with a Dutch telecommunications satellite SES-4 (NSS-14) onboard was called off on Monday due to 'technical problems', a spokesman for the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center said.
Russia's lost Phobos-Grunt to fall in Afghanistan – U.S. military RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2011 -- Russia's Phobos-Grunt spacecraft bound for Mars and stuck in an orbit around Earth will fall in southwestern Afghanistan on January 14, the U.S. Strategic Command said on Monday.
Putin still enjoys majority support in Russia - spokesman RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin still enjoys the support of the majority of Russians, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with AFP news agency on Sunday after the biggest opposition protest in Moscow.
Russia vote protest has no leaders, lacks unity, pro-Kremlin party says RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2011 -- Protesters who rallied in Moscow on Saturday against the alleged mass electoral fraud at the December 4 parliamentary elections have no leaders and lack unity in their ranks, members of the ruling United Russia party said on Sunday.
Tens of thousands rally in new election protest in Russia RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2011 -- Tens of thousands of protesters rallied on downtown Moscow's Sakharov Avenue on Saturday to demand a rerun of parliamentary elections they claimed had been rigged, as well as liberal reforms in Russia, turning the temperature up on Vladimir Putin and his plans to return to the Kremlin.
Russians Attend Mass Protests RFE/RL 24 Dec 2011 -- Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in Moscow and other Russian cities in the largest protest to date against alleged fraud in the December 4 parliamentary elections.
Tens of thousands mass in fresh Russia vote protest RIA Novosti 24 Dec 2011 -- Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Moscow Saturday to press demands for new parliamentary elections and wholesale liberalizing reform in Russia, turning the temperature up on Vladimir Putin and his plans to return to the Kremlin.
Tens of Thousands Protest Alleged Election Fraud, Putin's Rule in Moscow VOA 24 Dec 2011 -- Tens of thousands of Russians have rallied on a Moscow street to protest alleged fraud in a December 4 parliamentary election won by the ruling party of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Russian spy chief resigns RIA Novosti 24 Dec 2011 -- The chief of Russia's military intelligence (GRU), Col. Gen. Alexander Shlyakhturov, resigned from his post on Saturday, the Kommersant business daily reported.
Russia successfully test fires Bulava missiles RIA Novosti 23 Dec 2011 -- Russia successfully test launched two Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles on Friday, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Igor Konashenkov said.
Russia's Medvedev Proposes Reforms In Wake Of Protests RFE/RL 22 Dec 2011 -- In an apparent attempt to stem rising public discontent with the ruling elite, President Dmitry Medvedev has called for a comprehensive reform of Russia's political system, including a resumption of the direct election of regional governors.
Outgoing Medvedev proposes sweeping political reforms RIA Novosti 22 Dec 2011 -- Outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev proposed on Thursday a sweeping reform of Russia's political system, including direct elections for regional governors.
Ahead of Huge Moscow Protest, Medvedev Offers Reform VOA 22 Dec 2011 -- Russia's biggest protest yet is expected this weekend in Moscow. With an ear to Russia's discontent on the street, President Dmitry Medvedev has unveiled changes to widen democracy in Russia.
Russia, U.S. ink uranium enrichment pact for 2013-2022 RIA Novosti 21 Dec 2011 -- Russia and the United States signed an intergovernmental agreement on Tuesday enabling the contract for uranium enrichment services in 2013-2022 to come into force, General Director of Russian state-controlled nuclear equipment exporter Techsnabexport (Tenex) Alexey Grigoriev said.
Russia ready to support private arms makers RIA Novosti 21 Dec 2011 -- Russia's Defense Ministry is ready to lend support to private manufacturers of arms, especially small arms and light weapons, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Russia stays loyal to Kalashnikov RIA Novosti 21 Dec 2011 -- The Russian military will not abandon the legendary Kalashnikov AK assault rifle, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Russia tests domestic interceptor missile RIA Novosti 20 Dec 2011 -- Russia carried out a successful test of a short-range interceptor missile on Tuesday as a part of its effort to develop a domestic missile defense shield, the Defense Ministry said.
Opposition Accuses Kremlin In Release Of Nemtsov's Phone Conversations RFE/RL 20 Dec 2011 -- Russian opposition activists are accusing the authorities of seeking to sow discord in their ranks after a pro-Kremlin website posted recordings of their telephone conversations just days before mass antigovernment protests.
Message of Condolences to Kim Jong Un from Russian President KCNA 19 Dec 2011 -- President of the Russian Federation D. Medvedev Monday sent a message of condolences to General Kim Jong Un.
Moscow hopes Kim Jong-il's death leaves ties with N.Korea unaffected RIA Novosti 19 Dec 2011 -- The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il should not impair relations between Russia and North Korea, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.
More Protests in Russia Over Alleged Election Fraud VOA 18 Dec 2011 -- Thousands marched again Sunday in Moscow and St. Petersburg against alleged fraud in this month's Russian parliamentary elections.
Medvedev tells off Obama over U.S. criticism of Russian polls RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in a Friday's telephone conversation with his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama said that Washington's comments over Russia's allegedly rigged parliamentary polls were inadmissible, Russian president said on Saturday.
Russian poll protests continue RIA Novosti 17 Dec 2011 -- Protests over alleged mass electoral fraud at the December 4 parliamentary elections continued in Moscow on Saturday, as more than a thousand people attended a rally near the Kremlin.
Russia to provide additional 42 Sukhoi fighters to India IRNA 17 Dec 2011 -- Russia will provide an additional 42 Sukhoi frontline fighters to India under an agreement signed Friday, taking the bilateral defence cooperation to new heights.
U.S. conducts 12 START inspections in Russia in 2011 RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- U.S. inspection teams have conducted 12 inspections of Strategic Missile Forces facilities in Russia.
START Treaty Ushered in New Nuclear Era VOA 16 Dec 2011 -- In 1991, the so-called "Cold War" between Moscow and Washington underwent a historic transformation with the START treaty.
Russia to build 100-ton ICBM to penetrate US missile defenses RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia will develop a new liquid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile to overcome US missile defense.
Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces to get 4G control systems RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces will receive advanced automated command-and-control systems.
Russia to build two military posts in disputed Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- The Russian Federal Agency for Special Construction will build two military posts in the disputed Kuril Islands.
Senior Russian Defense Ministry official demoted after badminton hype RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- The head of the Russian Defense Ministry sports directorate, Alexander Shchepelev, was demoted, apparently over badminton hype.
Russia welcomes India’s SCO membership bid RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia welcomes India’s intention to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and calls on member states to speed up the accession process.
Russia to lease Nerpa nuclear submarine to India by yearend RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia will lease its Nerpa nuclear submarine to India by the end of the year.
Russia Sells India More Fighter Jets RFE/RL 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia has signed a deal to provide India with 42 fighter jets.
Russia, U.S. Special Forces to hold joint counterterrorism drills RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Joint Russian-U.S. counterterrorism exercises involving special forces of the two states will be held in May 2012.
Radioactive isotopes seized from passenger on Moscow-Tehran flight RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Customs officers at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport seized nuclear isotopes from a passenger on a flight to Tehran.
Russian Customs Seize Iran-Bound Radioactive Material RFE/RL 16 Dec 2011 -- The Russian customs service says it has seized radioactive material in the luggage of a passenger bound for Tehran.
Phobos-Grunt expected to fall to Earth Jan. 6-19 RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s troubled Phobos-Grunt spacecraft will fall back to Earth in the period of January 6-19.
Russia, India to cooperate in production of satellite navigation equipment RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Russia and India intend to cooperate in the production of satellite navigation equipment.
Russian investigators open first probe into alleged poll fraud RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- A probe has been launched in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar into allegations of ballot stuffing at a polling station during the December 4 parliamentary elections.
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Phone Call with Russian President Medvedev The White House 16 Dec 2011
Russia admitted to WTO; Jackson-Vanik set to terminate RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- WTO trade ministers on Friday accepted Russia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization.
Russia admitted to WTO RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- WTO trade ministers on Friday accepted Russia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization, the Kremlin press service said.
Russia Joins World Trade Organization RFE/RL 16 Dec 2011 -- The World Trade Organization has accepted Russia as a WTO member after 18 years of negotiations.
First unit of Kudankulam nuclear plant may be launched in next 2 weeks RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- The first energy unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in southern India may be launched in two weeks.
Russia’s participation in NATO summit not decided yet RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s participation in the 2012 Russia-NATO Council summit in Chicago has not been decided yet.
Russia's Baltic radar to be fully operational by 2014 RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s new anti-missile radar station in the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad will become fully operational by the middle of 2014.
Russia, Azerbaijan Discuss Lease Renewal For Radar Station RFE/RL 15 Dec 2011 -- Russian and Azerbaijani officials are in the midst of talks on renewing Moscow's lease on an Azerbaijani radar station.
India set to get Nerpa nuclear submarine by Jan 2012 IRNA 15 Dec 2011 -- India is expected to receive the much-awaited nuclear powered attack submarine Nerpa from Russia by the end of December on a 10-year lease.
Russia, India to sign energy, warplane deals RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Russia and India are set to sign an array of documents on energy and military-technical cooperation during the Indian prime minister’s visit to Moscow.
Belarus gets surface-to-air missiles from Russia RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Belarus has taken delivery of the first consignment of advanced Tor-M2 antiaircraft missile systems from Russia, Belarusian Defense Minister Yury Zhadobin said.
HMS York monitors Russian aircraft carrier 'Admiral Kuznetsov' UK MOD 15 Dec 2011 -- HMS York has been activated as the Royal Navy's fleet ready escort, and is monitoring the largest ship in the Russian Navy, the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
Former Dutch pilot jailed for spying for Russia RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- A Dutch pilot has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to sell confidential documents to a Russian diplomat in the Netherlands.
Presidential Memorandum -- Determinations under Section 1106(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 - Russian Federation The White House 15 Dec 2011
Putin sees himself main contender in presidential election RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Russian PM and leader of the United Russia party Vladimir Putin considers himself the main contender in the presidential elections.
Putin defends contested election but holds out reforms RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- PM Putin defended recent elections won by his party that critics charge were unfair.
Putin Defends Parliamentary Election Results VOA 15 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has defended the results of the parliamentary elections earlier this month and rejected allegations of voter fraud.
U.S. Officials Cite 'Nationwide Awakening' In Russia RFE/RL 15 Dec 2011 -- A U.S. State Department official says recent mass protests in Russia could represent a "nationwide awakening" among Russians who want more accountability from their government.
Russian election protests “came from within” - Clinton RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Russian election protests did not come from the outside, U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton said in response to Russian PM Putin’s accusations of interfering in Russia’s domestic affairs.
Putin Affirms Duma Vote In Call-In Show RFE/RL 15 Dec 2011 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has alleged in his annual live call-in show with citizens that some Russians were paid to protest over election fraud.
Brussels Raises Election Concerns At Russia Summit RFE/RL 15 Dec 2011 -- The European Union used a summit with Russia today to highlight concerns over claims of massive fraud during this month's Russian parliamentary elections.
Russian prosecutors find no violations in international observers' work RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- The Russian Prosecutor General's Office said international observers monitoring the December 4 elections in Russia committed no violations.
Russia’s first Open Skies plane completes flight tests RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s first Tu-214ON aircraft specially equipped for the international Open Skies program has successfully completed series of tests.
Russia deploys new missile system in Chechnya RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2011 -- A new missile system has been deployed in Russia’s Northern Caucasus republic of Chechnya.
U.S. Officials Push Jackson-Vanik Repeal RFE/RL 14 Dec 2011 -- U.S. State Department officials have urged Congress to repeal the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik Amendment.
Putin Ally Resigns as Russia Parliament Speaker VOA 14 Dec 2011 -- A leading ally of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has resigned as speaker of the country's parliament.
Putin’s allies shuffled to upgrade his party, secure his presidential bid RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2011 -- The speaker of the State Duma for the past eight years Boris Gryzlov, said he is quitting his job in the parliament.
Moscow set for new mass vote protest rally RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2011 -- Moscow city authorities gave permission for a 50,000-strong rally to protest against alleged election fraud in favor of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's party.
Moscow Protests Get Legs with Social Media VOA 13 Dec 2011 -- A Moscow march to protest election fraud unexpectedly drew tens of thousands of people on Saturday.
Medvedev Announces First Session of Russia's New Duma VOA 13 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev has announced the first session of the country's newly elected parliament.
Medvedev urges easing of ‘restraints’ in Russian politics RIA Novosti 13 Dec 2011 -- President Medvedev called for an easing of “accumulated restraints” in Russian political life.
Medvedev vows ‘fair decisions’ after vote fraud probe RIA Novosti 13 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reiterated his pledge to carefully investigate all alleged violations in the December 4 elections.
Russians Look Ahead to Mass Protest, Presidential Election VOA 12 Dec 2011 -- Is Russia’s middle class on the march? People are angry, and are speaking out for clean elections and democracy.
Top U.S. Lawmaker Sees Influence Of Arab Spring In Russian Protests RFE/RL 12 Dec 2011 -- Top Republican on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Protests in Russia influenced by Arab Spring.
U.S. hails Russia poll protests RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2011 -- Anti-government protests staged in Russia over the weekend are a “positive sign” for democracy in the former Soviet republic.
EU Plans To Raise Election Issue At Upcoming Russia Summit RFE/RL 12 Dec 2011 -- EU officials plan to raise the issue of Russia's recent parliamentary elections in talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Russia's Medvedev Rejects Demand For New Vote, Orders Inquiry RFE/RL 12 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he disagrees with demands made at nationwide protests.
Rosatom to quintuple revenue to $75 bln by 2030 - Rosatom head RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2011 -- The Russian state-run civil nuclear corporation Rosatom plans to increase its overall revenue five times to $75 billion by 2030.
Russia launches fourth unit at Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2011 -- Unit 4 of the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant in central Russia went online in the presence of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
PM Putin to attend launch of nuclear power unit RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit the Kalininskaya Nuclear Power Plant in the central Russian Tver Region north of Moscow to attend the launch of the plant’s fourth power unit.
Medvedev dismissed most Saturday protesters' demands RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2011 -- President Dmitry Medvedev disagreed Sunday with the demands of the tens of thousands of Russians who took to the streets the day before in protest over the results and alleged fraud at the Dec. 4 legislative elections.
Russia to launch ESA satellites from French Guiana Dec. 17 RIA Novosti 12 Dec 2011 -- A Russian launcher will put several European Space Agency satellites into orbit from the Kourou space port in French Guiana.
Medvedev Orders Probe Of Russian Election Fraud Allegations VOA 11 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday ordered an investigation into the allegations of electoral fraud during last week's parliamentary vote.
Moscow Protesters Demand New Elections RFE/RL 10 Dec 2011 -- Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered at a Moscow square to protest last week's legislative elections, which gave a slim majority to the ruling United Russia party.
Russians Come Out In Force Against 'Election Fraud,' More Mass Rallies Threatened RFE/RL 10 Dec 2011 -- The Russian opposition on December 10 called on the authorities to annul election results marred by alleged violations and threatened more anti-Kremlin rallies as tens of thousands demonstrated across the country.
Tens of thousands of Russians join nationwide vote protest RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2011 -- Tens of thousands of Russians turned out in cities across the country on Saturday in mass peaceful protest over recent elections they claim were rigged in favor of Vladimir Putin's governing United Russia party, authorities said.
U.S. hopes for Russia post-election protests to be peaceful RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2011 -- The United States hopes Saturday protests against the results of Russia's parliamentary polls will be peaceful, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland has said.
Tens of Thousands Protest Alleged Voter Fraud in Russia VOA 10 Dec 2011 -- Protesters came out across the world's largest country to demand clean elections and to say what, only one week ago, was unsayable.
Russia to start direct uranium supplies to Japan – Rosatom RIA Novosti 10 Dec 2011 -- The Russian state-run civil nuclear corporation Rosatom may start direct supplies of enriched uranium to Japan following ratification of a bilateral agreement in Japan's Diet, Rosatom spokesman Sergei Novikov said on Friday.
Pro-Democracy Protests Put Putin, Russia at Turning Point VOA 09 Dec 2011 -- Is the Arab Spring moving North to become the Russian Winter? With democracy demonstrations to take place across Russia on Saturday, the world’s largest nation may be at a crossroads.
United Russia retains parliamentary majority - final poll tally RIA Novosti 09 Dec 2011 -- Russia's governing party, United Russia, will have 238 seats in the new State Duma following Sunday's parliamentary elections, Central Electoral Commission deputy head Leonid Ivlev said on Friday.
Russia's Special Forces get 30 Austrian sniper rifles RIA Novosti 09 Dec 2011 -- More than 30 Austrian-manufactured sniper rifles have been adopted for service with Russia's Airborne Forces special task units, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Alexander Kucherenko said on Friday.
US vows to 'press forward' with missile shield amid Moscow warnings IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday vowed to 'press foward' with plans to deploy a controversial missile shield amid Russian warnings of a major renewed arms race, according to German press reports.
NATO and Russia fail to agree on missile shield: Rasmussen IRNA 08 Dec 2011 -- NATO and Russia failed to reach an agreement on the controversial deployment of a missile shield in Europe, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen was quoted saying in Brussels on Thursday.
NATO, Russia Fail To Defuse Rift Over Missile Shield RFE/RL 08 Dec 2011 -- NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said after a meeting between NATO and Russian officials that the military alliance is not ignoring Moscow's concerns over plans for a European missile-defense system.
Medvedev's missile shield remarks may be election rhetoric - NATO chief RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2011 -- The NATO secretary general said the Russian president's recent remarks about Russia's countermeasures against the European missile defense system could be influenced by the parliamentary elections.
NATO, Russia Still at Odds Over Missile Shield VOA 08 Dec 2011 -- NATO foreign ministers have failed to ease Russian fears over a proposed missile defense shield in Europe.
Medvedev calls for investigation into alleged poll fraud RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2011 -- President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that all allegations of fraud during Sunday's parliamentary polls should be investigated.
Putin says U.S. encouraging Russian opposition RIA Novosti 08 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. authorities on Thursday of sponsoring the opposition in Russia and urged harsher punishments for those acting on orders from 'foreign states.'
Medvedev: Russian Election Results Should be Investigated VOA 08 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Dimitry Medvedev says accusations of fraud that led to large protests following Sunday's parliamentary elections should be investigated.
Gorbachev Calls for New Elections, Russian Security Forces Patrol Moscow Streets VOA 07 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s protest movement continues to move from the Internet to the streets and protesters have won an unexpected ally, the last leader of the Soviet Union.
Russia to sell six Su-30 fighter jets to Indonesia – paper RIA Novosti 07 Dec 2011 -- Russia started the first day at an arms show in Malaysia with a preliminary agreement on the delivery of six Su-30MK2 fighters to Indonesia, the Kommersant business daily said on Wednesday.
Poll protests continue in Russia, more arrests RIA Novosti 07 Dec 2011 -- Demonstrations against alleged electoral fraud in favor of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party continued for a third night on Wednesday, with arrests in both Moscow and St. Petersburg, police said.
Russian task force goes on mission in Atlantic, Mediterranean RIA Novosti 07 Dec 2011 -- A Russian naval task force from the Northern Fleet has left its base in Severomorsk on a training mission in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, a fleet's spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Vadim Serga said.
Russian army officer jailed for spying for Georgia RIA Novosti 07 Dec 2011 -- A former Russian Army major was given a 12-year prison term on Wednesday for spying for Georgia, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from the courtroom.
Hundreds Arrested On Second Night Of Opposition Protests In Russia RFE/RL 06 Dec 2011 -- Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was among hundreds of people arrested at a protest in central Moscow on the second consecutive night of public anger over parliamentary elections marred by widespread accusations of fraud.
Vote fraud charges require examination - Medvedev RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2011 -- Complaints of irregularities in Russia's recent legislative elections need to be investigated but videos purporting to show fraud are not incontestable proof of cheating, President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday.
United Russia election slump inevitable after years in power - Putin RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2011 -- Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister and leader of the ruling United Russia party, said on Tuesday the decline in the party's support, as shown in Sunday's elections, had been inevitable.
Clinton: Russia elections 'neither free nor fair' RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called for an investigation into Sunday's parliamentary elections in Russia amid reports of widespread vote fraud and election violations, in comments a senior Russian official described as 'strange.'
McCain warns Putin of approaching 'Arab Spring' RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2011 -- U.S. senator John McCain, known for his staunch criticism of Russia, warned Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that Russia would see an 'Arab Spring' of its own, following the post-election street protests.
Troops Patrol Moscow to Prevent Election Protests VOA 06 Dec 2011 -- Russian troops patrolled central Moscow Tuesday in an effort to deter more protests, a day after thousands of demonstrators gathered to denounce an election they say was fraudulent.
Clinton Raises Russian Election Concerns at OSCE VOA 06 Dec 2011 -- One day after thousands protested in Moscow against the Russian parliament elections that international observers and opposition leaders say were marred by fraud, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised the issue at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
International Watchdogs Slam Russian Vote RFE/RL 05 Dec 2011 -- International election observers have said Russia's parliamentary polls were marred by violations and were tilted in favor of the ruling United Russia party, which managed to cling onto a majority in the December 4 polls despite dwindling popularity.
Yabloko party to contest State Duma election results RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2011 -- Grigory Yavlinsky, the leader of the Yabloko opposition party's electoral list, said his party will contest the results of Sunday's parliamentary elections that saw the ruling United Russia party balancing on the verge of the 50-percent mark.
United Russia's election results 'success' - Putin RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2011 -- The governing United Russia party has done well in the State Duma elections, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Majority Narrows for Putin's Party in Russia Polls VOA 05 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling party has suffered surprisingly steep losses in parliamentary elections, giving the man who has dominated politics there for more than a decade a much reduced majority.
Support for Putin party drops as it hovers around 50-percent mark in parliamentary vote RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s party suffered a sharp drop in support Sunday in parliamentary elections, winning the most votes but falling far short of the majority it has enjoyed for years and possibly failing to clear the 50-percent mark, early results showed.
United Russia Leads Vote Count, But With Sharp Drop In Support RFE/RL 04 Dec 2011 -- The ruling United Russia party has suffered a dramatic drop in support in national legislative elections but appears poised to hang onto its majority in the State Duma, albeit barely.
Allegations Of Electoral Violations Made Across Russia - And Online RFE/RL 04 Dec 2011 -- A video posted on YouTube appears to show a group of young people being bused from polling station to polling station in Moscow, casting ballots over and over again for the ruling United Russia party in the December 4 legislative elections.
Exit Poll: Russian Ruling Party's Majority In Doubt RFE/RL 04 Dec 2011 -- An exit poll broadcast on state television says Russia's ruling party, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia, is set to win parliamentary elections with less than 50 percent of the vote, putting its majority in doubt.
Putin says election results 'optimal,' 'reflect real situation in country' RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2011 -- The results of the vote on Sunday in Russia's parliamentary elections were 'optimal' and 'really reflect the situation in the country,' Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said as early election results showed his United Russia party had suffered siginificant losses at the polls.
Putin party fails to win Duma majority: exit polls RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party failed on Sunday to win a majority in legislative elections, exit polls showed, confounding forecasts and confirming waning popular enthusiasm for the country's dominant political organization.
Russia votes for parliament in test for Putin leadership RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2011 -- Russians vote Sunday in parliamentary elections that will test the country's trust in Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his ruling party amid growing impatience with corrupt and ineffective government.
Russia sends Black Sea Fleet ship to Mediterranean RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2011 -- The Ladny patrol ship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet has left its home port of Sevastopol and headed to the Mediterranean Sea to join a group of ships of the Russian Northern and Baltic Fleets, the Russian Black Sea Fleet spokesman said on Sunday.
Observers register no violations in Duma poll, ministry reports election breaches RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2011 -- International observers monitoring Russia's parliamentary elections seen as a crucial test for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his ruling party registered no violations during Sunday's vote while the Interior Ministry reported hundreds of electoral breaches.
No violations at Russia's parliamentary elections - observers RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2011 -- International observers monitoring Russia's parliamentary elections seen as a crucial test for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his ruling United Russia party, said on Sunday they registered no violations during the voting.
Russian Ruling Party Weakened as Voters Choose New Parliament VOA 04 Dec 2011 -- Russia's Prime Minister is hoping for a renewed mandate from Sunday's parliamentary elections. Instead, Vladimir Putin's political party appears to have lost ground.
Russia views NATO missile shield as 'legitimate target for attack' IRNA 03 Dec 2011 -- Russia's NATO envoy Dmitry Rogozin on Saturday warned of a likely military confrontation with the western military alliance over the deployment of its controversial missile shield in Poland, according to the Hamburg-based weekly news magazine Der Spiegel.
Russian Navy to receive 1st Graney class attack sub by end of 2012 RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2011 -- The delivery of the first Graney class nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine to the Russian Navy has been postponed until the end of 2012 due to additional tests of its weapons systems, the Sevmash shipyard said.
Russia to refit Admiral Nakhimov nuclear cruiser after 2012 RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2011 -- The overhaul of mothballed Admiral Nakhimov nuclear-powered cruiser will start after 2012 with the focus on refitting the ship with advanced weaponry and electronics, the Sevmash shipyard said.
Russia to start construction of Borey-A class nuclear subs in 2012 RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2011 -- Russia will start building modernized Borey-A class strategic nuclear-powered submarines in 2012, the Sevmash shipyard said.
NATO delegation visits Moscow to discuss military NATO-Russia cooperation NATO 02 Dec 2011 -- LtGen J. Bornemann, Director General of the International Military Staff, concluded his visit to Moscow in the framework of the NATO-Russia Council Military Representatives Workplan 2011.
Obama Moscow Envoy Nominee Blocked RFE/RL 02 Dec 2011 -- U.S. Congressional sources: Approval of President Barack Obama's nominee for ambassador to Russia is being blocked by a senator from the opposition Republican Party.
Russia deploys airspace umbrella RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2011 -- Russia has organized an aerospace defense branch.
Report: Russia Delivers Anti-Ship Missiles To Syria Regime RFE/RL 02 Dec 2011 -- Russia's Interfax news agency has reported that Russia has delivered anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria's regime.
Russia to build hulls for 2 Mistral-class warships RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation and the Baltiisky Zavod shipyard signed a 2.5 billion ruble contract to build hulls for the third and fourth French Mistral-class warships for the Russian Navy.
Russian missile cruiser Varyag returns home after Pacific trip RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2011 -- A Russian Pacific Fleet's task force, led by the missile cruiser Varyag, returns to its home base in Vladivostok on Friday.
Russian specialists embark on construction of Vietnamese nuke plant RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2011 -- Russian specialists have started construction works on the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant in Vietnam.
ESA halts attempts to contact Russian Mars moon probe RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2011 -- The European Space Agency said it had ended attempts to establish contact with Phobos-Grunt.
ESA Abandons Attempts To Contact Stranded Russian Space Probe RFE/RL 02 Dec 2011 -- The European Space Agency has said it would no longer try to make contact with Russia's stranded Mars probe Phobos-Grunt if December 2 attempts failed.
Medvedev: Missile shield remarks forced measure RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev: plans to put offensive weapon systems on Russia's borders were not electoral rhetoric but a forced measure.
Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces go on duty RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s newly created Aerospace Defense Forces officially went on duty to become the country’s first line of defense against strategic military threats.
Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces to go on duty on Thursday RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s newly created Aerospace Defense Forces (VKO) will officially go on duty on Thursday, VKO spokesman Alexei Zolotukhin said.
‘No ban’ on Russian arms supplies to Syria RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- EU sanctions against Syria do not prohibit Russian arms supplies to the Arab country.
Russian Air Force to get 60 air defense systems in 2012 RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- The Russian Air Force is planning to acquire about 60 new and modernized air defense systems in 2012.
Russian Navy to take part in several joint drills in 2012 RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- The Russian Navy will take part in several international drills, including those involving the US, Britain and France, in the new training year.
Russia to make own 'future soldier' gear in 3 years RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- Russia may develop a domestic version of 'future soldier' gear in the next three years.

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