August 2013 - Russia Special Weapons News

Answers to journalists' questions Kremlin - President of Russia 31 Aug 2013
No Defense Deals With Iran While Litigation Continues RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2013 -- Russia won’t negotiate any defense contracts with Iran as long as the Islamic Republic continues its litigation with Moscow over a failed S-300 air defense systems deal.
Russia’s Famed Aerobatic Team Tests New Su-30SM Fighter Jets RIA Novosti 31 Aug 2013 -- Pilots of Russia’s famed Russkiye Vityazi (the Russian Knights) aerobatic display team on Friday tested new Su-30SM multirole fighter jets.
Russia’s New Bomber to Carry Hypersonic Weapons RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2013 -- Russia’s next generation long-range bomber PAK-DA will be armed with hypersonic weapons.
Russia Developing Attack Drone From T-50 Fighter Jet RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2013 -- Russia is developing an unmanned combat air vehicle based on the T-50 fifth-generation fighter jet.
Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jets Good Enough Until ‘At Least 2028’ RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2013 -- Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound interceptors will stay in service until “at least 2028” or possibly five or 10 years more.
Pentagon Launches Criminal Probe of Russian Helicopter Contracts RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2013 -- The Pentagon has opened a criminal investigation of a US Army aviation unit which granted contracts worth tens of millions of dollars to Russian and US firms.
Russia Unveils Pantsir Air-Defense Command Station at Airshow RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2013 -- A command station for Russia’s Pantsir-S1 mobile air-defense weapon system has been demonstrated for the first time at the MAKS airshow near Moscow.
Kiev, Moscow Finalize Deal on An-124 Heavy-Lift Plane RIA Novosti 30 Aug 2013 -- Ukraine and Russia are set to sign off on a joint production deal to modernize the An-124 heavy lift transport aircraft.
Russian Med Fleet Redeployment ‘Not Linked’ to Syria – Navy RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2013 -- The redeployment of Russian Naval vessels in the Mediterranean Sea is part of a planned rotation and is not linked with the worsening situation in Syria.
More Than $12B Contracts Inked at MAKS Airshow RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2013 -- More than $12 billion in contracts have been signed at the MAKS-2013 international air and space show near Moscow, a sum exceeding the $10 billion record set in 2009.
Russian Paratrooper Artillery in 1st Intl. Drills in 20 Years RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2013 -- Artillery units of Russia’s Airborne Assault Forces will participate in an international exercise for the first time in two decades.
NORAD, Russia Hope to Build on Vigilant Eagle 13 Successes AFPS 29 Aug 2013 -- Senior military officials from the North American Aerospace Defense Command and Russia ready to take the lessons learned to make next year’s exercise even more challenging.
India to procure 800 barrels from Russia under rs 1,500 crore deal IRNA 29 Aug 2013 -- Seeking to address the issue of bursting barrels of Army tanks due to ammunition, the government is planning to replace them with canons of T-90 tanks in collaboration with Russia.
Work Begins on 6th Missile Boat for Caspian Flotilla RIA Novosti 29 Aug 2013 -- Construction work has begun on a sixth attack missile boat for the Russian Navy’s Caspian Flotilla.
New Deals Clinched at MAKS-2013 Airshow RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2013 -- Day 2 at the MAKS-2013 international air and space show just outside Moscow saw more contracts signed and important initiatives announced.
Russian Fighter Jets to Deploy to Belarus by Year End RIA Novosti 28 Aug 2013 -- A unit of Russian fighter jets will be deployed in Belarus before the yearend.
Georgian National Convicted In Volgograd Of Terrorism RFE/RL 28 Aug 2013 -- Russia's Volgograd Oblast Court has sentenced a Georgian citizen to a four-year jail term for being an active member of Al-Qaeda.
Major Deals Signed at Moscow’s MAKS-2013 Airshow RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- An array of large-scale contracts have been signed on the first day of the MAKS-2013 airshow, just outside Moscow.
Russia Leads Multirole Fighter Jet Sales Market RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- Russia is now the world’s leading exporter of new multirole fighter jets.
Russian Warships Dock at Venezuelan Port for Visit RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- A Russian naval task force, led by the Moskva missile cruiser, arrived Monday on a visit to the Venezuelan port of La Guaira.
Prosecutors Find New $175 Mln Property Scam in Russian Defense Ministry Case RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- Russian military prosecutors have uncovered yet another property scam by former senior Defense Ministry officials.
Russia to Make 2 Soyuz Launches From Kourou in 2013, 4 in 2014 RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- Two launches of Russian Soyuz rockets will be made from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana before the end of the current year and four next year.
State Support Crucial for Russian Aircraft Industry – Medvedev RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- State support is crucial for Russia’s modern aircraft industry, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.
UTair Signs $217M Contract for 6 Superjets RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2013 -- Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co., the UTair airline and VEB Leasing signed a contract on Tuesday for the delivery of six Sukhoi Superjet-100LR planes worth $217.2 million.
All Contracts with Russia ‘on Track’ – Syria’s Assad RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2013 -- All the contracts Syria has signed with Russia are being implemented despite pressure from the West, Syrian President Bashar Assad said.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Meet Russian Planes RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2013 -- The Japanese Defense Ministry has scrambled its interceptors for the second time in four days in response to the approach of Russian military airplanes.
Russia Developing Unmanned Next-Generation Fighter – General RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2013 -- Russian designers are proceeding with development of an unmanned “sixth-generation” fighter jet.
Vigilant Eagle Continues Closer U.S.-Russian Cooperation AFPS 26 Aug 2013 -- Beginning tomorrow, fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the Russian air force will scramble during an air defense exercise.
Italian Military Inspectors to Fly over Russia RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2013 -- Italian military inspectors will fly over the territory of Russia starting from Monday under the international Open Skies Treaty.
Atlant Rising: Russia Fights to Lead Airship Revival RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2013 -- Airships are cheaper to fly than helicopters and airplanes, can carry more cargo than heavier-than-air flying vehicles and are capable of reaching remote and hard-to-reach areas.
Russia Reiterates Offer to Help Clean Up Fukushima Radiation RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2013 -- Russia’s state-owned nuclear utility, Rosenergoatom, has reiterated an offer to help Japan clean up contamination at the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Detained Briefly In Moscow RFE/RL 25 Aug 2013 -- Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny was detained briefly on August 25 after a campaign rally.
Russian Delegation Flies to US for Intl. Antiterror Drills RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2013 -- A Russian military delegation has left for the United States to take part in a US-Canadian-Russian air-defense exercise.
Russia to Unveil New Air Defense System at MAKS-2013 RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2013 -- Russia’s Almaz-Antei corporation will showcase for the first time its newest S-350E Vityaz mid-range air defense system at the upcoming MAKS-2013 air show.
MiG-35 Deal ‘On Track’ - Minister RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2013 -- Russia’s Defense Ministry is not abandoning the purchase of MiG-35 fighter jets and could sign a deal next week.
Russia to Test 'Future Soldier' Weaponry in Fall – Arms Maker RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2013 -- Various modifications of a new Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle as well as other small arms developed as part of Russia’s “future soldier” gear will pass state acceptance trials in the fall of 2013.
Russia Inspects US Missile Defense Base RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2013 -- Russian officials conducted a secret inspection this week of a US missile defense base in California under the auspices of the New START arms treaty.
3 Senior Managers Fired Over Proton-M Crash RIA Novosti 23 Aug 2013 -- Three senior managers at Russia’s Khrunichev space company were dismissed over a Proton-M space rocket’s crash last month.
India, Russia Discuss Submarine-Building RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- An Indian military delegation has arrived in St. Petersburg to discuss military-technical collaboration in submarine-building.
Russia's Defense Ministry 'Surprised' by Reports of Merger RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- Russia's Defense Ministry said it was “surprised” by media reports claiming it was planning to take control of the Emergencies Ministry.
Russia Denies Military Planes Violated Japanese Airspace RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- Russia denied that two Tupolev Tu-95 bombers violated Japanese airspace when carrying out routine flights earlier that day near Okinoshima Island.
Russia to Funnel $1Bln Into Helicopter-Making by 2020 RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- The Russian government will allocate about 36 billion rubles ($1.12 billion) for the development of the civilian helicopter manufacturing industry up to 2020.
Russia Orbits South Korean Satellite RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- A converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile put South Korea’s Kompsat-5 satellite into orbit.
Converted Russian ICBM to Take S.Korean Satellite Into Orbit RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- A converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile will take South Korea’s Kompsat-5 satellite into orbit.
Cosmonauts Complete Spacewalk, Unfold Russian Flag in Space RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- Two Russian cosmonauts completed an almost six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station and successfully returned on board the orbital outpost.
Russian Cosmonauts to Make Six-Hour Televised Space Walk RIA Novosti 22 Aug 2013 -- Space enthusiasts will be able to watch a live feed of two Russian crew members from the International Space Station making a spacewalk.
Official: 22 Russian NGOs Recognized as 'Foreign Agents' VOA 22 Aug 2013 -- A top Russian official says 22 non-governmental organizations have been labeled "foreign agents."
US, Russian Officials Discuss Missile Defense RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2013 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and US Acting Undersecretary of State Rose Gottemoeller have discussed missile defense and disarmament issues.
Russia to Deliver 12 Su-30 Fighter Jets to Vietnam RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2013 -- Russia will deliver another batch of 12 Sukhoi Su-30MK2 fighter aircraft under a recent contract worth about $450 million.
Russian Navy to Receive 10 Rescue Vessels by Year-End RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2013 -- The Russian Navy will receive 10 advanced search-and-rescue ships and boats by the end of this year to boost its sea rescue capability.
Russian Space Center Delays ‘Sabotage’ – Official RIA Novosti 21 Aug 2013 -- Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin slammed the slow progress of construction at Russia’s Vostochny cosmodrome during a visit to the facility.
Russian Military to Buy 16 MiG-29SMT Fighter Jets RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2013 -- The Russian Defense Ministry and the MiG aircraft corporation have agreed the purchase of 16 MiG-29SMT fighter jets until 2016.
MiG-35 Deal Delayed Amid Defense Industry Problems RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2013 -- Russia’s Defense Ministry postponed the purchase of 37 MiG-35 fighter jets until 2016 because the defense industry cannot fulfill the contract.
Russian Military Creating Cyber Warfare Branch RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2013 -- A separate branch dedicated to cyber warfare is being created in the Russian Armed Forces as the Internet could become a new “theater of war” in the near future.
Russia and China to Develop New Airliner RIA Novosti 20 Aug 2013 -- Russia and China plan to collaborate on developing a wide-body long-haul passenger airliner.
Russia's Plan For Ukraine: Purported Leaked Strategy Document Raises Alarm RFE/RL 20 Aug 2013 -- It has long been known that Moscow is determined to prevent Ukraine from entering into an Association Agreement with the European Union.
Sukhoi Signs $47M Transponder Deal for Su-34 RIA Novosti 19 Aug 2013 -- The Sukhoi aircraft maker has signed a 1.5 billion ruble ($47 million) contract for the delivery of 184 friend-or-foe transponders for its Su-34 fighter-bombers, the equipment supplier said Monday.
US-Russia secret race for nuclear material Iran Press TV 17 Aug 2013 -- American and Russian scientists secretly worked together for about 17 years to remove hundreds of kilos of plutonium and highly enriched uranium from an abandoned nuclear test site in Kazakhstan, a report says.
Russian Defense Ministry Delays Deal on MiG-35 Jets – Report RIA Novosti 17 Aug 2013 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has postponed the purchase of 37 MiG-35 fighter jets until 2016, Kommersant daily reported Saturday.
Russia, China Have Strong Military Ties – Putin RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2013 -- Russia and China have strong military ties, as exemplified by a recent series of joint exercises in the Ural Mountains, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday.
Russian Experts to Help India in Submarine Sinking Probe RIA Novosti 16 Aug 2013 -- A team of Russian naval engineering specialists will take part in an investigation to find out why a Russian-built Indian navy submarine blew up and sank in harbor on Wednesday, killing 18 crew members, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Friday.
Russia Hosting CIS Air Defense Drills RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2013 -- Some 20 units from a joint air defense system of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a bloc of former Soviet republics in Eurasia, have begun a large-scale exercise in Russia's Volga region, a Russian Defense Ministry's spokesman said Wednesday.
Russia arms sales to Azerbaijan is put at $4bn Iran Press TV 14 Aug 2013 -- Russian arms sales to neighboring Azerbaijan have been put at USD4 billion by the Azerbaijani president following a one-day visit to the Central Asian country by his Russian counterpart.
Chinese, Russian troops carry out coordinated training People's Daily 14 Aug 2013 -- The Chinese and Russian troops participating in the China-Russia joint anti-terrorism military exercise codenamed 'Peace Mission 2013' carried out an all-personnel and all-element coordinated training on August 12, 2013.
NATO Pullout From Afghanistan 'Too Hasty' – Russian Defense Official RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2013 -- The intended pullout of the NATO-led forces from Afghanistan starting in 2014 is "too hasty," Russia's Deputy Defense Minister said Wednesday adding that Russia will reinforce its military bases in Central Asia ahead of the withdrawal.
No Progress in Russia-NATO Missile Defense Talks – Official RIA Novosti 14 Aug 2013 -- Missile defense talks between Russian and NATO military officials in the past 10 days have reached another impasse, Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said Wednesday.
Moscow Mayoral Race Heats Up In The Home Stretch RFE/RL 14 Aug 2013 -- According to a recent Levada Center poll, 40 percent of Muscovites believe the campaign for the city's September 8 mayoral election will be 'dirty, featuring slander, falsification, [and] abuse of administrative resources.'
Russia Begins Construction of New Anti-Missile Radar RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2013 -- The construction of an advanced early missile warning radar will begin on Tuesday in central Russia to enhance the capabilities of the country's missile defenses, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Russian Military to Receive Nano-Armor by 2015 - Report RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2013 -- A Russian company is developing nanotechnology that would allow production of light-weight ceramic armor for the military and police as early as by the end of 2015, the Izvestia newspaper said Tuesday.
Russian Gunmaker Izhmash Renamed Kalashnikov RIA Novosti 13 Aug 2013 -- Russia's Izhmash arms factory, manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, has been renamed the Kalashnikov Concern and will soon integrate several other defense plants into the new holding, the enterprise said Tuesday.
Navalny Campaign Accused Of Illegal Foreign Funding RFE/RL 12 Aug 2013 -- Russia's Prosecutor-General's Office says it has found evidence that the Moscow mayoral election campaign of outspoken Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny is illegally funded from abroad.
New Engine for Russia's T-50 Fighter Jet Expected by 2020 RIA Novosti 12 Aug 2013 -- The final version of the engine for Russia's first fifth-generation T-50 fighter jet will be available by the end of the current decade, the United Engine Making Corporation said Monday.
Russia to Soon Float Out 2 New 'Black Hole' Submarines RIA Novosti 12 Aug 2013 -- The third of six new "black hole" submarines that Russia is making for the Vietnamese navy will be floated out later this month, the shipbuilder said Monday, adding that the first of another six, for Russia's own Black Sea Fleet, would be floated out in November.
US Lawmakers Blast Russia on Snowden, Other Matters VOA 11 Aug 2013 -- U.S. lawmakers continue to slam Russia over Moscow's decision to grant temporary asylum to former federal contractor and surveillance program leaker Edward Snowden.
Iran to Sign New Nuclear Power Plant Deal with Russia – Minister RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2013 -- Iran intends to sign an agreement with Russia soon on the construction of a new nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Sunday, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi.
Russia Grants Snowden's Father Visa to Visit Son - Report RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2013 -- Lon Snowden, the father of fugitive US intelligence expert Edward Snowden, has been granted a visa by Russian authorities and will travel to Russia to meet his son within weeks, according to a Sunday report on US television channel ABC.
Obama: U.S. Pausing To Reassess Relations With Russia RFE/RL 10 Aug 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says Washington is pausing to reassess relations with Russia in the midst of what he called 'backward' thinking by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian Air Force to Get 60 Mi-28UB Helicopters by 2020 RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2013 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will procure up to 60 Mi-28UB helicopters to improve the training of pilots for Mi-28N gunships, the Air Force commander said.
Russia Invites US Experts to Attend Zapad-2013 Military Drills RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2013 -- The United States has accepted Russia's invitation to send US military experts to monitor the upcoming large-scale military exercise Zapad-2013, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Friday.
Obama Calls For 'Pause' in US-Russia Ties RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2013 -- President Barack Obama on Friday called for "a pause" in US relations with Russia, even as both countries stressed that cooperation is crucial to their mutual interests and to the world despite sharp differences on a broad range of issues.
US, Russian Officials Meet in Washington VOA 09 Aug 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel began meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu by acknowledging challenges in the relationship between the two countries. Meetings at the State Department come a few days after President Barack Obama said he would not travel to Moscow to meet the Russian president next month.
High-Level U.S.-Russia Talks Start RFE/RL 09 Aug 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said Washington still has 'shared interests' with Russia, despite deteriorating relations, most recently over the case of fugitive intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Putin Aide Denies Anti-Assad Deal With Saudi Arabia RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed "philosophical" matters, not an arms deal, with Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief during a recent meeting in Moscow, a presidential aide said Friday.
No Russian S-300 Systems for Syria Until 2014 – Paper RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2013 -- Russia has postponed the delivery of a batch of S-300 missile defense systems to Syria, despite having received advance payment, a prominent Russian newspaper reported Friday.
Despite Wariness, China-Russia Relations Warming RFE/RL 09 Aug 2013 -- They share a border running 4,300 kilometers, but have long been divided by mistrust. However, if the past several months are any indication, China and Russia are enjoying a distinct warming in relations.
Snowden or No Snowden, Moscow Hopes for Better US-Russia Ties RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2013 -- The Kremlin has "calmly" accepted that US President Barack Obama will not be visiting in early September as previously planned, but it does hope to improve bilateral relations despite current sticking points, a presidential aide said Friday.
US, Russia Downplay 'Collisions' as High-Level Talks Begin RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2013 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday downplayed strained bilateral ties over a range of issues, which include Russia's decision to grant asylum to accused US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, as the two sides met here for talks.
Former KGB Officer Arrested in Estonia on Suspicion of Spying RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2013 -- A former KGB officer who worked for two decades in Estonia's Internal Security Service has been arrested on suspicion of collecting classified information and passing it on to the Russian government, the chief of the Estonian security service said Friday.
Kerry, Hagel to Meet with Russian Counterparts VOA 08 Aug 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel are meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a two-plus-two meeting Friday at the State Department. The meeting will come just two days after President Barack Obama canceled a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin that was scheduled to take place next month ahead of the G20 summit in St. Petersburg.
Snowden's Father Says Putin Won't 'Cave' To U.S. Pressure RFE/RL 08 Aug 2013 -- The father of former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has said in an interview he does not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin will 'cave' in to U.S. pressure and extradite Snowden.
Georgia-Russia War Commemorated RFE/RL 08 Aug 2013 -- Georgia has been marking the anniversary of the 2008 war with Russia over its separatist South Ossetia region.
From Euphoria To Wary Optimism In Georgia's Breakaway Regions RFE/RL 08 Aug 2013 -- Amid widespread poverty and massive unemployment, even a rumor that somebody is hiring in Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia can make waves.
Saakashvili: Georgia Was Ready To Trade NATO For Breakaway Regions RFE/RL 08 Aug 2013 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has said on the eve of the fifth anniversary of war between Georgia and Russia that he tried to avert the conflict by proposing that Georgia would abandon ambitions to join NATO in return for Moscow's help with South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Russia Destroys Over 75% of Its Chemical Weapons Stockpile RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2013 -- Russia has destroyed more than 30,000 metric tons of chemical warfare agents, or about 76 percent of its chemical weapons stockpile, Russia's industry and trade minister said Thursday.
Female Officers Assigned to Russian Air Defense Units in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 08 Aug 2013 -- Female officers will serve for the first time in air defense units stationed at a Russian military base in Abkhazia, the Southern Military District's press service said Thursday.
Germany sent metadata to US spy agency: Report Iran Press TV 08 Aug 2013 -- Germany's foreign intelligence agency BND has sent massive amounts of intercepted communications data to the United States National Security Agency (NSA), a report says.
Snowden's Father Says Putin Won't 'Cave' To U.S. Pressure RFE/RL 08 Aug 2013 -- The father of former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has said in an interview he does not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin will 'cave' in to U.S. pressure and extradite Snowden.
Russia 'Disappointed' by US Decision to Call off Summit VOA 07 Aug 2013 -- Russia has expressed disappointment with the U.S. decision to cancel a summit between the two countries' leaders, but says it still hopes for positive bilateral relations.
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Travel to Russia The White House 07 Aug 2013
Russian, UK Inspectors to Conduct 'Open Skies' Mission Over Sweden RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2013 -- Military inspectors from Russia and the United Kingdom will on Wednesday carry out an inspection flight over Swedish territory as part of the international Open Skies Treaty, a Russian nuclear security official said.
Obama calls off meeting with Putin: White House Iran Press TV 07 Aug 2013 -- The White House has announced that President Barack Obama will not meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during the G20 summit next month.
Russia disappointed with Obama cancellation of meeting with Putin Iran Press TV 07 Aug 2013 -- Russia says it is disappointed by US President Barack Obama's decision to cancel a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, adding that the US is not ready to build relations on an equal basis.
Obama Won't Meet One-On-One With Putin RFE/RL 07 Aug 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has confirmed that he will attend a G20 summit in Russia but will not hold one-on-one talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian Army to Unveil New Robotic Vehicles in 2014 RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2013 -- The Russian military will next year unveil initial prototypes of robotic combat vehicles featuring tank-like tracked chassis and hybrid engines, a deputy defense minister said Wednesday.
Warships Must Be Built Under Unified Contracts – Russian Deputy PM RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2013 -- Construction of warships must be carried out under unified contracts including the cost of their weapons systems to ensure their prompt delivery on budget to the Russian Navy, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Wednesday.
Obama Cancels Summit With Putin, Cites Snowden Asylum RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2013 -- US President Barack Obama has canceled plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for a one-on-one summit next month, the White House said Wednesday, saying Moscow's "disappointing decision" to grant asylum to US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden was a factor in the move.
Kremlin 'Disappointed' That Obama's Visit to Moscow Is Canceled RIA Novosti 07 Aug 2013 -- Moscow is disappointed by the cancellation of US President Barack Obama's planned visit to Moscow for a bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Kremlin aide said Wednesday.
Obama Cancels Meeting with Russian President VOA 07 Aug 2013 -- President Barack Obama has canceled a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin that was supposed to take place next month before the G20 summit in Russia.
Russian Air Force to Get First T-50 Fighter Jet This Year RIA Novosti 06 Aug 2013 -- The Russian Air Force will take delivery of its first fifth-generation T-50 fighter jet 'in the third quarter of this year' for final state test flights starting in the fourth quarter, the service's commander Lt. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said Tuesday.
Russian Deputy PM Slams Space Industry, Urges Reform RIA Novosti 05 Aug 2013 -- Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin heavily criticized Russia's space industry on Monday, lambasting technical incompetence and calling for structural reform across the whole sector during a meeting of a commission appointed to investigate a high-profile launch failure last month.
Proton Rocket Launches to Restart Next Month – Official RIA Novosti 05 Aug 2013 -- Launches of Russia's Proton rockets will restart in September, ending a suspension imposed after an accident last month, the head of Russia's Federal Space Agency said Monday.
Russia warships dock in Cuba on friendly visit Iran Press TV 05 Aug 2013 -- A fleet of Russian naval warships has arrived in Cuba's main harbor for a five-day mission of peace and fraternity, an official says.
Russian Warships Arrive in Cuba on Official Visit - Report RIA Novosti 04 Aug 2013 -- A Russian naval task force, led by the Moskva missile cruiser, arrived Saturday on a visit to the Cuban port of Havana, Latin American media reported.
Russia-China Military Drills Gaining Momentum RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2013 -- A Russian-Chinese joint antiterrorism exercise in Russia's Urals region enters its active phase on Saturday, a spokesman for the Central Military District said.
Russian Defense Ministry Signs $380M Helicopter Deal RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2013 -- The Russian Defense Ministry and Russian Helicopters Holding on Saturday signed a 12.6 billion rubles (about $380 million) contract for 40 Mil Mi-8 AMTSh helicopters, the company said.
Russian Warships to Arrive in Cuba on Official Visit RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2013 -- A Russian naval task force, led by the Moskva missile cruiser, will arrive Saturday on a five day official visit to Cuba, a spokesman for Russia's Black Sea Fleet said.
Snowden lawyer rejects US request claims Iran Press TV 03 Aug 2013 -- The lawyer of American whistleblower Edward Snowden has rejected as "cynical" the US official claims of filing "lawfully" grounded requests for Snowden's extradition from Russia.
Snowden Drops Out of Sight, Kremlin Changes Subject VOA 02 Aug 2013 -- As former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden settled into exile somewhere in Russia, the United States ambassador here met Friday with a high-ranking Kremlin aide to discuss "the new status" of the fugitive American leaker.
Premier Slams Russian Space Chief Over Poor Performance RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2013 -- Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev officially reprimanded the head of the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) for incompetence Friday, the government press service said.
New Russian Missile Boat to Start Caspian Trials in August RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2013 -- A new missile boat will start sea trials with Russia's Caspian Flotilla in late August, the Southern Military District said Friday.
Russia rejects US criticism of Moscow granting Snowden asylum Iran Press TV 02 Aug 2013 -- A senior Russian official has rejected Washington's criticism of Moscow for granting temporary asylum to US whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Germany cancels surveillance pact with US Iran Press TV 02 Aug 2013 -- Germany says it has canceled its surveillance agreement with the US and Britain following the revelations by the former contractor to National Security Agency (NSA) Edward Snowden about Washington's mass spying program worldwide.
Edward Snowden hails Russia asylum as victory for rule of law Iran Press TV 02 Aug 2013 -- American whistleblower Edward Snowden has hailed Russia's decision to give him asylum as a victory for the rule of law.
U.S. 'Disappointed' Russia Grants Snowden Asylum RFE/RL 02 Aug 2013 -- Fugitive former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden has walked free in Moscow after Russian authorities decided to grant him temporary asylum for one year.
Edward Snowden 'In Safe Place With Friends' – Russian Lawyer RIA Novosti 02 Aug 2013 -- Edward Snowden, who is wanted by the United States for leaking classified information on US surveillance programs and who was granted temporary asylum Thursday by Russia, has decided where he is going to live and is in a safe place with friends, a Russian lawyer who helped him with his asylum bid said Friday.
White House 'Extremely Disappointed' in Russia's Asylum Offer to Snowden VOA 01 Aug 2013 -- White House officials say they are "extremely disappointed" by Russia's decision to grant asylum for one year to Edward Snowden, who is accused of leaking U.S. government secrets. Officials are deciding how to respond.
Snowden granted temporary asylum in Russia Iran Press TV 01 Aug 2013 -- American whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted temporary asylum in Russia, according to his lawyer.
Snowden Granted Temporary Asylum, Leaves Moscow Airport RFE/RL 01 Aug 2013 -- Fugitive former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden has left the Moscow airport, where he had been holed up for over a month, after he was granted temporary asylum in Russia.
Snowden Gets Asylum Papers From Russia, Leaves Airport RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2013 -- Edward Snowden, the US former intelligence contractor who has been holed up in a Moscow airport for more than a month, has been granted temporary asylum and finally left the airport Thursday, a Russian lawyer who has been helping the US fugitive said.
Snowden Standoff Cannot Affect US-Russian Ties - Kremlin RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2013 -- The controversy around fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, who has been granted temporary asylum in Russia, is not of great importance and cannot harm US-Russian relations, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
US Evaluating 'Utility' of Obama-Putin Summit Amid Snowden Asylum RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2013 -- The White House said Thursday that it is "evaluating the utility" of a planned September summit between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia granted temporary asylum to fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Snowden Asylum Damages US-Russia Ties - US Senators RIA Novosti 01 Aug 2013 -- Russia's decision to grant temporary asylum to fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden deals a blow to bilateral ties, US lawmakers said Thursday.
Snowden Leaves Moscow Airport VOA 01 Aug 2013 -- Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has created an international uproar by leaking classified documents detailing massive Internet and telephone data surveillance programs.
No talks with Russia on replacing S-300: Iran Iran Press TV 01 Aug 2013 -- Iran's ambassador to Russia says there are no negotiations between Tehran and Moscow over the replacement of the S-300 anti-aircraft system - which Russia is mandated to deliver to Iran under a contract - with the Antei-2500 system.

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