March 2012 - Russia Special Weapons News

US Official Says Missile Defense Will Not Impact Russia VOA 30 Mar 2012 -- Political controversy has erupted in the United States after an open microphone at a nuclear security conference in South Korea caught U.S. President Barack Obama telling Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that he will have more 'flexibility' after the U.S. election in November. On Friday, the top American arms control negotiator visited Moscow and gave the American outlook for arms control and missile defense.
Russia Can Help All ISS Astronauts with Rehabilitation - Roscosmos RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- Russia is ready to offer its medical experience for the rehabilitation of post-flight astronauts from partner countries on the International Space Station, the head of the Russian space agency, Roscosomos, Vladimir Popovkin, said on Friday.
Russian Proton-M Puts Military Satellite into Orbit RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- Russia's Space Forces launched a Proton-M carrier rocket with a Cosmos class military satellite on board on Friday, spokesman Lt. Col. Alexey Zolotukhin said.
Russia Deploys S-400 Missiles in Far East RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems will be deployed in Russia's Far East before the end of the year, Far East Air Force and Air Defense Force chief Col. Sergei Dronov said on Friday.
U.S. Ambassador Complains Of Russian Eavesdropping RFE/RL 30 Mar 2012 -- U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul has questioned in a series of tweets how some Russian media seem to know all his plans.
U.S. State Dept. Downplays McFaul's Remarks on Phone Tapping RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said on Thursday that the U.S. Ambassador to Russia was simply 'raising a rhetorical question' when he claimed in his tweets that someone could be tapping his phone or spying on his emails.
Ex-KGB Foreign Intel Chief Commits Suicide RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- The former head of KGB Foreign Intelligence Leonid Shebarshin has died of an apparent suicide and left a suicide note, a spokesman for the Moscow Interior Ministry department said.
India and Russia to Develop Hypersonic Cruise Missile RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- Russia and India are in talks to jointly develop a hypersonic cruise missile and will soon agree on a general outline of the design, the head of the BrahMos Indian-Russian cruise missile program, Praveen Pathak, said on Friday at the Defexpo defense show in Delhi.
India's Arms Market: Everyone In, Nobody Out RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2012 -- Russia has arrived at the DEFEXPO 2012 exhibition in India in the shadow of its own recent failures and the success of Western weapons manufacturers on the Indian arms market.
U.S., Russia may Compromise on Missile Shield in 2 Years RIA Novosti 29 Mar 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama hopes to reach a compromised agreement with Russia on the American missile defense system in Europe next year or in 2014, Josh Earnest, White House's deputy press secretary, said.
Bulava Missile in for Two More Test Launches RIA Novosti 29 Mar 2012 -- At least two test launches for the Bulava intercontinental missile are planned for the fall, a source at Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation said on Thursday.
Russia Touts Yak-130 Combat Trainer in S.America RIA Novosti 29 Mar 2012 -- South American air force chiefs have shown interest in Russia's Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten trainer/light attack aircraft, the plane's maker said on Thursday.
Russia to Tighten Draft Dodging Rules RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2012 -- A loophole that allowed up to 200,000 Russian youth to evade conscription may be closed if the parliament approves a bill obliging recruits to report for the draft in person, legislators said.
Soviet Weather Satellite Falls in Antarctica RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2012 -- Meteor 1-1, the Soviet Union's first fully operational weather satellite, fell in Antarctica on Tuesday after more than four decades in orbit, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Obama Defends 'Flexibility' Comment, Hits Back At Republicans RFE/RL 27 Mar 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has defended private comments he made to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev after opposition U.S. Republicans accused him of planning to give in to Russian demands if reelected.
Obama Asked Medvedev for 'Space' on Missile Defense RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2012 -- A live microphone has captured U.S. President Barack Obama telling Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev he will have more room to negotiate on missile defense after the November election.
Russia to Send New Anti-Piracy Force to Gulf of Aden RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2012 -- A task force from Russia's Northern Fleet, led by the Udaloy class destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov, will soon depart on an new anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, the fleet's spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Vadim Serga said on Tuesday.
News conference following the Nuclear Security Summit Office of the President of Russia 27 Mar 2012
Russia Wants Controls on Georgia's Afghan Weapons RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2012 -- Weapons used by Georgian troops in Afghanistan should not be brought to Georgia, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Tuesday.
FSB Accuses West over Cyber Security RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2012 -- Western special services are trying to compromise Russia's cyber security, Army Gen. Sergei Smirnov, first deputy director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), said on Tuesday.
Moscow May Help India Build Closed-Cycle Submarines RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2012 -- Russia has offered help India build air-independent (closed cycle) propulsion systems for installation in Amur 1650 class submarines and also to equip future possible joint Indian-Russian built vessels, Viktor Komardin, the deputy head of Rosoboronexport's delegation said at the Defexpo Indian defense show on Tuesday.
Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia After Bilateral Meeting The White House 26 Mar 2012
Obama Seeks Another Arms Deal with Russia VOA 26 Mar 2012 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says there is room for another arms control deal with Russia.
Russia to Show New Tank in India RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2012 -- Russia will display a prototype model of its new T-90S tank at the Defexpo 2012 arms exhibition in India later this week, arms firm Rosoboronexport delegation head Viktor Komardin said on Monday.
New Russian Tank to Have Remotely Controlled Gun RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2012 -- Russia's future main battle tank (MBT) will be equipped with a remotely controlled gun, the Izvestia newspaper said on Monday citing a defense industry source.
Time Running Out for Missile Shield Talks RIA Novosti 23 Mar 2012 -- Russia is still open for dialogue on a planned U.S. missile shield in Europe, but opportunities for discussion are decreasing.
All Ukrainian Uranium to be Removed by Sunday - Kiriyenko RIA Novosti 23 Mar 2012 -- Russia will remove the last of Ukraine's highly enriched uranium by Sunday.
Sukhoi Su-30SM: An Indian Gift to Russia’s Air Force RIA Novosti 23 Mar 2012 -- Russia’s Defense Ministry has ordered 30 heavy Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter planes.
Russia Announces 'Massive' Tank Scrappage Scheme RIA Novosti 23 Mar 2012 -- Outmoded tanks and armored vehicles will be scrapped in a "massive" scheme launched by the defense ministry last year.
US Ambassador to Russia: No Return to Cold War VOA 23 Mar 2012 -- The new U.S. ambassador to Russia said he has been surprised by how much anti-American sentiment he has experienced at his new post.
Russia Doubles Nuclear Exports RFE/RL 23 Mar 2012 -- The head of Russia’s nuclear monopoly has said the country doubled foreign orders to build nuclear reactors last year and has a $50 billion order book for the next decade.
Russians Resume Work at Indian Nuclear Project RIA Novosti 23 Mar 2012 -- Russian personnel have resumed construction work at India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant after almost six months of local protests.
U.S. Denies Disclosing Missile Defense Data to Russia RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- The U.S. has never provided Russia with secret information concerning the deployment of its missile shield elements in Europe.
Russia Destroys Over 60% of its Chemical Weapons Stockpile RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Russia has destroyed more than 24,000 metric tons of chemical agents, or 60.4 percent of its chemical weapons stockpile.
Russia Eyes Development of Futuristic Weaponry RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Proposals for the development of weaponry based on futuristic concepts will be ready by December this year.
All Defense Industry Plants Must Stay Afloat RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Defense industry enterprises that are not part of the new rearmament program should not be neglected.
Russia Orders 30 Su-30SM Fighters RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has signed an order with aircraft-maker Irkut for 30 Su-30SM multirole fighter aircraft.
Hemp Uniforms 'Unsuitable' for Russian Army RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Domestically grown hemp (cannabis) is not a viable alternative to the imported fibers used to make uniforms for the Russian armed forces.
Russia, Kyrgyzstan Clash Over Torpedo Plant RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Moscow and Bishkek are in a deadlock over the swap of the controlling stake in the Dastan torpedo plant for a write-off of the Kyrgyz debt to Russia.
Russia to Focus on Its Orbital Cluster – Popovkin RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Russia will prioritize the development of its satellites over manned spaceflight, aiming to boost the country’s economy, the head of the Federal Space Agency Vladimir Popovkin said.
Investigators Check GLONASS Spending Amid Space Row RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Investigators have been brought in to look into alleged misuse of federal funding, following a high-profile public row between the Russian space agency and a manufacturing subsidiary.
Rogozin Slams Russian Space Industry Spat RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- Dmitry Rogozin, Russian deputy prime minister in charge of space and defense, strongly condemned the mutual accusations exchanged by the Russian space agency and a space industry contractor.
Russia Readies Proton-M for Intelsat-22 Launch RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- A state commission on approved the readiness of a Proton-M carrier rocket for the launch of a U.S. telecoms satellite.
Falsely Accused Russian ‘Spy’ Leaves India RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2012 -- A Russian freelance photojournalist accused by Indian authorities of espionage departed the country after charges against her were dropped.
NATO Base in Russia 'Pragmatic Decision' RIA Novosti 21 Mar 2012 -- The Kremlin's intention to allow NATO to set up a hub for Afghan transit operations in the Volga region city of Ulyanovsk has triggered protests.
Russia Considering Cyber-Security Command RIA Novosti 21 Mar 2012 -- The Russian government is considering setting up a dedicated cyber-security command, responsible for protecting the armed forces' information systems.
Putin-Atambaev Meeting Lasts Just 10 Minutes RFE/RL 21 Mar 2012 -- A Moscow meeting between Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyzstan's President Almazbek Atambaev lasted just 10 minutes.
Would-be Putin Assassins Charged RIA Novosti 21 Mar 2012 -- Two men with Chechen links have been formally charged with attempting to kill Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Russia to Spend 2.8% GDP on Defense As 'Conflict Risk Rises' RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- Russia will spend at least 2.8 percent of GDP on defense over the next eight years, President Dmitry Medvedev said.
Medvedev Vows to Counter European Missile Shield RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- Russia’s outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev said the country must be prepared to respond by 2017-2018 to deployment of a missile shield in Europe.
Bulava Missile in for More Tests RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- A series of test launches for the Bulava intercontinental missile are planned for the summer, a source at the Russian Navy said.
Submarines: The Quiet Bulwark of the Russian Navy RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- The Russian submarine fleet is marking its 106th anniversary perhaps not in the best of shapes.
Russia Seals S-400 Missile Supply Deal RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- Moscow-based missile manufacturer Avangard has signed a contract to supply Russia's defense ministry with missiles for its new S-400 air defense systems.
Russian Air Force Adopts New Cruise Missile RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- A new cruise missile has entered service with the Russian Air Force’s strategic long-range arms division, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said.
Russia Agrees to Pay More for Crimea Airbase RIA Novosti 20 Mar 2012 -- Russia has offered to pay $2 million a year for the use of a training airbase in Ukraine’s Crimea, up from $700,000.
Cold War Era Legislation Could Hinder US-Russia Trade VOA 20 Mar 2012 -- A relic of the Cold War era between the United States and Soviet Union could soon be an obstacle to improving trade between the U.S. and Russia.
U.S., Russia Exported Most Arms; India Biggest Importer RFE/RL 19 Mar 2012 -- India is the world's leading importer of weapons, while the United States and Russia are responsible for about half of the globe's arms exports.
Ulyanovsk Residents Protest NATO Transit Base Plan RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2012 -- About 80 people in Russia’s Volga city of Ulyanovsk attended a protest against plans to establish a NATO transit base.
Russian Black Sea Fleet Secrets Threatened by Hotel Project RIA Novosti 15 Mar 2012 -- The Staff of the Russian Black Sea Fleet said it faces information safety problems over plans to build a hotel in the immediate vicinity of its headquarters.
Russia May Allow NATO to Move Troops, Cargo to Afghanistan Through Airport on Volga VOA 14 Mar 2012 -- For the last three years, Moscow has allowed NATO to ship military supplies to Afghanistan through Russia by rail. Now, this Northern Distribution Network may use an airport in Russia.
Russian Specialists to Modernize Helicopters in Bulgaria RIA Novosti 15 Mar 2012 -- Moscow and Sofia signed a deal to repair and modernize Soviet-era helicopters in Bulgaria, the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said on Thursday.
Russia to Build Mini Drone for Vietnam RIA Novosti 15 Mar 2012 -- Russian warplane maker Irkut has signed a contract with Vietnam to build a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Southeast Asian country, Izvestia daily reported on Thursday.
No Plans to Send Russian Combat Troops to Syria - Lavrov RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2012 -- There are no plans to send Russian combat troops to Syria if there is foreign military intervention, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, answering questions from Russian lawmakers during a 'government hour' meeting at the State Duma.
Russian Military to Dispose of 4 Mln Guns by 2015 – Paper RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to dispose of four million obsolete guns, mainly Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles, by 2015, the Russian daily Izvestia reported on Wednesday.
Russia to Deploy Three S-400 Battalions in 2012 RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2012 -- Russia will accept into service three battalions of S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems in 2012, Air Force chief of staff Major General Viktor Bondarev said on Wednesday.
Russia to Get First 57 Italian Armored Vehicles in 2012 RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Armed Forces will take delivery of the first 57 Italian Lince (Lynx) light multirole armored vehicles (LMV) before the end of the current year, Defense Ministry press secretary Irina Kovalchuk said on Wednesday.
Gov't Yet to Decide on Ulyanovsk NATO Transit Base - Lavrov RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2012 -- The Russian government has not yet considered whether it will fulfil an agreement to set up a logistics transit hub in the Russian Volga city of Ulyanovsk for NATO operations in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Senators Call For End to Russian Helicopter Deal RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2012 -- The U.S. Department of Defense should drop a $900 million contract with Russian arms sales company Rosoboronexport to supply helicopters to Afghanistan's forces, if Moscow continues to arm the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, 17 senators have said in a statement sent to Pentagon head Leon Panetta, the Foreign Policy Journal reports.
Russia Drafts New Space Exploration Strategy RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2012 -- Russia's Federal Space Agency Roscosmos has submitted to the government a draft of a space exploration strategy until 2030, Kommersant business daily reported on Tuesday.
Russia Says Won't Supply S-300 Missiles To Iran, But Will Supply Syria RFE/RL 13 Mar 2012 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has met with Kyrgyzstan's leaders to stress that the United States considers the continued use of a military base in the country as crucial to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.
Two Die in Ka-52 Helicopter Crash in Russia RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2012 -- Two pilots died after a Kamov Ka-52 (Hokum B) attack helicopter crashed during a training flight near Torzhok in Russia's Tver Region on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry said.
U.S. May Disclose Missile Defense Data to Russia RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2012 -- The U.S. has said it is willing to disclose classified information to Russia on the missile defense shield to be deployed in Europe, a move that a military analyst said could solve the impasse over the American program.
Russia Signs New S-300 Missile Deal With Almaz-Antei RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2012 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has signed a three-year deal with air-defense missile systems manufacturer Almaz-Antei for delivery of S-300V4 (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) air defense missile systems, the ministry said on Monday.
Russia Completes Tests of NBC Recon Vehicle RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Airborne Assault Forces have successfully completed the testing of the first three radiation, chemical and biological (NBC) reconnaissance vehicles, Defense Ministry spokeswoman Irina Kruglova said on Monday.
Russia to Join DANEX-2012 Naval Drills RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2012 -- Warships of Russia's Baltic Fleet will take part for the first time in large-scale international naval drills in the Baltic Sea in September 2012, a spokesman for the Western military district said on Monday.
Russian Air Force to Receive Six Su-35 Fighters by Yearend RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Air Force will receive the first six Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multirole fighter jets by the end of 2012, spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said on Monday.
Russia to Upgrade, Scale Down Gunpowder Production RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2012 -- Russia will overhaul its gunpowder manufacturing plants and start manufacturing superior gunpowder by 2016, but overall production will decline sharply, the Izvestia daily reported quoting a source in the Industry and Trade Ministry.
Russian Peacekeepers Pull Out From South Sudan RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2012 -- All personnel and Mi-8 helicopters from the Russian air group in South Sudan have left the country, RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Dozen Arrested As Moscow Protesters Call For New Elections RFE/RL 10 Mar 2012 -- About a dozen protesters were arrested by the police on March 10 as several thousand pro-democracy demonstrators attended a rally to denounce the March 4 presidential election that was won by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Libya's New Government to Re-examine Contracts with Russia RIA Novosti 10 Mar 2012 -- Russian contracts in Libya signed under the rule of Muammar Gaddafi will be re-examined, Libyan Prime Minister Abd al-Rahim al-Keeb said during his visit to Washington.
Russia to Hold International Conference on Missile Defense RIA Novosti 07 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will hold an international conference on missile defense on May 3-4, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Moscow Allows 50,000 To Rally Against Putin RFE/RL 07 Mar 2012 -- Authorities in the Russian capital, Moscow, have granted permission to opposition activists to gather this weekend to protest Vladimir Putin's election to a third presidential term.
Russia to Join Slavic Commonwealth Military Drills RIA Novosti 07 Mar 2012 -- A unit of the Russian Armed Forces will take part in joint military drills with Ukraine and Belarus in September 2012, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Wednesday.
Vote Fraud Too Small to Make Difference - Putin RIA Novosti 07 Mar 2012 -- Russian Prime Minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday there might have been violations in Sunday's vote but they did not go beyond hundredths of a percentage point.
Russian-Azeri Talks on Gabala Radar 'Make Progress' RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2012 -- Russia and Azerbaijan have made 'some progress' in settling their dispute over Moscow's lease of the Gabala missile defense radar, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
Russia Unveils Android for Space Missions RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2012 -- Russia has built a space android to work in orbit, its first space robot in more than two decades, Izvestia daily said on Tuesday.
Russia Disputes Election Observer Report RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2012 -- Moscow disputes some of the points contained in international observer reports on Sunday's presidential elections, which Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won in a landslide, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Tuesday.
Putin Admits Election Violations, Calls for Probe RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2012 -- Vladimir Putin admitted on Tuesday that irregularities had taken place at March 4 polls that secured his election as president and called for a probe.
Russia Close to Sign Su-35 Fighter Deal With China RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2012 -- Russia and China may soon sign a $4-bln contract on the delivery of 48 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets to the Chinese air force, Russia's Kommersant business daily said on Tuesday.
International Monitors Say Russia Vote Skewed For Putin RFE/RL 05 Mar 2012 -- International election monitors say Russia's presidential election was clearly skewed in favor of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
News Analysis: Putin Wins A Battle, But Is He Losing The War? RFE/RL 05 Mar 2012 -- and have taken to the streets to make their case. He is faced with an elite that is bitterly split over the need to reform and modernize the economy and political system.
U.S. 'Looks Forward' to Working with Putin RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- The United States looks forward to working with president-elect Vladimir Putin after the results are certified and he is sworn in as Russia's president, the State Department said on Monday.
Opposition Rallies Against Putin's Victory RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- Thousands of opponents of president-elect Vladimir Putin rallied on Pushkinskaya Square in downtown Moscow on Monday evening, denouncing his victory at the presidential polls as illegitimate.
International Monitors Differ on Russian Vote Fairness RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- International monitors gave different assessments of Russia's presidential elections that secured Vladimir Putin a third term in the Kremlin.
Putin to Order Probe into Election Violations RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin said on Monday he plans to instruct the Central Election Commission (CEC) to investigate all suspected violations during the vote.
Prokhorov to Set Up Party, Run for President Again RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- Billionaire presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov, who came in third place in Russia's presidential race according to preliminary results, said he did not consider the elections fair and vowed to run for the presidency again, 'and not just once.'
Russian Arms Maker Loses $80M Claim RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- A Moscow arbitration court on Monday rejected a 2.58 billion ruble ($80 million) claim from artillery maker Ametex to state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport.
Northern Fleet Gets Modernized Anti-Submarine Plane RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Navy's Northern Fleet has accepted into service a modernized Ilyushin Il-38N anti-submarine warfare aircraft, which will also carry out electronic intelligence (ELINT) duties, the Northern Fleet's press spokesman Captain Vadim Serga said on Monday.
OSCE Observers: Russian Election Skewed in Favor of Putin VOA 05 Mar 2012 -- A statement from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe says there was no real competition. It says abuse of government resources ensured that the winner was never in doubt.
Putin Declares Victory in Russian Presidential Election VOA 04 Mar 2012 -- Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in Russia's presidential election, putting him on track to rule Russia through 2018.
Putin 'Elected Russian President' RFE/RL 04 Mar 2012 -- Exit polls show that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has won today's presidential election with nearly 60 percent of the vote, Russian polling agencies say.
Putin Declares Victory In Russian Presidential Vote RFE/RL 04 Mar 2012 -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has claimed victory and shed a tear after polls closed in Russia's presidential election.
Reports Of Possible Russian Election Violations Vary Wildly RFE/RL 04 Mar 2012 -- Voting is continuing in Russia's presidential election amid sharply contrasting reports on possible violations and irregularities.
Prokhorov Says Will Run for President Again RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2012 -- Billionaire presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov, who came in third place in Russia's presidential race according to preliminary results, said he did not consider the elections fair and vowed to run for the presidency again, 'and not just once.'
Putin Hails Vote Victory, Opponents Cry Foul RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2012 -- Vladimir Putin secured a third term in the Kremlin on Sunday after recording a resounding victory at Russia's presidential polls amid allegations of electoral violations.
'We Won in Fair and Open Fight' – Putin RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2012 -- Vladimir Putin told tens of thousands of supporters at a rally in downtown Moscow that he had won Sunday's presidential elections in a 'fair and open fight.'
No Serious Violations Registered at Russian Polls – Police RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2012 -- Russian police reported on Sunday they had not registered any violations which could affect the results of the country's presidential elections.
Putin HQ Applauds Exit Poll Results RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2012 -- A mixed crowd of politicians and media personalities welcomed an expected victory for Vladimir Putin Sunday night in an upbeat event at his campaign headquarters in central Moscow.
Japan Softens Language over Russian-Held Islands RIA Novosti 02 Mar 2012 -- The Japanese government dropped the somewhat provocative wording, "illegal occupation," for its territorial dispute with Russia over the Kuril islands.
Putin Blames U.S. for Failed Missile Defense Talks RIA Novosti 02 Mar 2012 -- Washington’s talks with Moscow on European missile defense failed because of U.S. negotiators.
Russia to Bargain for Gabala Radar With Scan on Alternatives RIA Novosti 02 Mar 2012 -- Russia has been bargaining with Azerbaijan about a key station in its ballistic missile early warning system
Russian Warship Visits Seychelles RIA Novosti 02 Mar 2012 -- An Udaloy class destroyer from the Russian Pacific Fleet has arrived at the port of Victoria in Seychelles on a goodwill visit.
Upgraded Il-76 Plane to Make Maiden Flight in Summer RIA Novosti 02 Mar 2012 -- Russia’s modernized Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A aircraft, also known as the Il-476, will conduct its maiden flight by the end of June.
Putin Says Protests Made Him Stronger Candidate RFE/RL 02 Mar 2012 -- Russia's presidential election campaign has drawn to a close, with the five candidates making a final plea for votes before the election on March 4.
Russia’s Presidential Hopefuls – A Guide RIA Novosti 02 Mar 2012
Kyrgyz President 'Mixed Up' Over Russian Military Bases RIA Novosti 01 Mar 2012 -- Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev confused Russian military facilities when he demanded that Russia pay off a $15-million debt for leasing an air base in the former Soviet republic.
Russian Defense Ministry to Buy 92 Su-34 Fighters RIA Novosti 01 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has signed a deal for 92 Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers from the Sukhoi aircraft maker.
Russia's First Arctic Rescue Center to Open This Year RIA Novosti 01 Mar 2012 -- The first emergency rescue center on Russia’s Arctic coast will open in August.
Russians Gear Up for Presidential Vote VOA 01 Mar 2012 -- Russians are gearing up to elect a new president Sunday, widely expected to put Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in office for a third non-consecutive term.
700 Observers to Monitor Russian Presidential Poll RIA Novosti 01 Mar 2012 -- Almost 700 international observers will arrive in Russia to monitor the March 4 presidential elections, Russia’s Central Electoral Commission chief Vladimir Churov said.
PACE Monitors Arrive in Russia Ahead of Election RIA Novosti 01 Mar 2012 -- A group of 29 officials from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will arrive in Moscow to monitor the presidential elections on March 4.
HRW Says Russian Authorities Cracking Down On Critics Ahead Of Vote RFE/RL 01 Mar 2012 -- Human Rights Watch says Russian authorities are cracking down on critics, while tolerating unprecedented public protests.
Russian Authorities Probing Allegedly Fake Vote-Rigging Videos RFE/RL 01 Mar 2012 -- Russia's top investigative body says it has launched an investigation into several video clips allegedly containing fake evidence of vote-rigging ahead of the March 4 presidential election.
Russia Asks Ukraine to Extradite Putin Plot Suspect RIA Novosti 01 Mar 2012 -- The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has asked Ukraine to extradite Adam Osmayev, suspected of involvement in plotting an assassination attempt against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

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