November 2014 - Russia Special Weapons News

GLONASS-K State Testing to End in 2015: Russian Defense Ministry Sputnik 29 Nov 2014 -- Russia's Aerospace Defense Forces Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Anatoly Nestechuk stated that Russia is going to hold the flight tests of the new generation of Russian navigational satellites GLONASS-K.
US missile system poses 'serious threat' to Asia-Pacific region: Russia Iran Press TV 28 Nov 2014 -- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov says the United States is a serious threat to the Asia-Pacific region because it is increasing its military presence in the region with nuclear warships and strategic bombers.
Russia Test-Launches Bulava Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Sputnik 28 Nov 2014 -- Russia successfully test-fired on Friday a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from its Borey-class Alexander Nevsky nuclear-powered submarine, the Defense Ministry said.
Lavrov: No Ties Between Anti-Russia Sanctions And Ukrainian Crisis Sputnik 28 Nov 2014 -- Western sanctions against Russia have nothing to do with the task of de-escalating the situation in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.
Russia Conducts Naval Drills in English Channel: Navy Sputnik 28 Nov 2014 -- A squadron of ships from the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet is holding drills in the English Channel, the Western Military District's press service said Friday in a statement.
Russia Ahead of Schedule in Modernizing Military Hardware: Defense Ministry Sputnik 27 Nov 2014 -- Russia is ahead of schedule in accomplishing the task to modernize 30 percent of its military hardware by 2016, a senior defense official said Thursday.
Russia no threat to anyone, Putin says Iran Press TV 26 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow poses no threat to anyone, but will not budge on its stance to defend its sovereignty and integrity and ensure the security of its allies.
Putin Says Russia 'Not Threat To Anyone,' Not Involved In 'Geopolitical Games' RFE/RL 26 Nov 2014 -- President Vladimir Putin has said Russia poses 'no threat to anyone' and does not intend 'to get involved in any geopolitical games or intrigues.'
Merkel Says Russia Trampling On International Law RFE/RL 26 Nov 2014 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Russia's actions in Ukraine are a violation of international law and a threat to peace in Europe, but warned that the West will need 'patience and staying power' to deal with the problem.
Damage Assessed After Daghestan Operation Displaces Hundreds RFE/RL 26 Nov 2014 -- Complaints by displaced residents have prompted Russian authorities to assess damage inflicted by military and security forces during an operation targeting suspected militants in the North Caucasus region of Daghestan.
Putin: Russia Will Not Be Drawn Into Geopolitical Conflicts Sputnik 26 Nov 2014 -- President Putin said that Russia would defend its sovereignty and integrity, while ensuring security of its allies.
West Rejects Treaty Between Russia, Abkhazia RFE/RL 25 Nov 2014 -- The West has criticized an agreement between Russia and Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia.
Russia Says 'No Question' About Annexations Of Abkhazia, South Ossetia RFE/RL 25 Nov 2014 -- Russia has rejected accusations that it is planning to annex Georgia's breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Kremlin Whistle-Blower: 'Putin Has No Option But To Stay In Power' RFE/RL By Anastasia Kirilenko and Daisy Sindelar, November 25, 2014
France delays warship delivery to Russia over Ukraine Iran Press TV 25 Nov 2014 -- France has delayed the delivery of the first of two high-tech warships to Russia "until further notice" as a result of the situation in eastern Ukraine.
Russia to Give France Time to Fulfill Mistral Deal: Defense Official Sputnik 25 Nov 2014 -- Moscow currently has no plans to file claims against France over Hollande's decision to put the Mistral warship deal on hold, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Tuesday.
French President Puts Delivery of First Mistral Warship to Russia on Hold Sputnik 25 Nov 2014 -- French President Francois Hollande has postponed the delivery of the first Mistral-class helicopter carrier to Russia because of the situation in Ukraine, a French government statement said Tuesday.
Russia, breakaway Georgia region sign pact Iran Press TV 24 Nov 2014 -- Russia and Abkhazia have signed a partnership pact, which extends Moscow's clout in the breakaway Georgia region.
Russia Strengthens Grip On Abkhazia With New Pact RFE/RL 24 Nov 2014 -- Russia and Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region have signed a treaty that Tbilisi has condemned as a step toward Russian annexation of the Black Sea province.
Russia to lose $40bn due to Western sanctions: Minister Iran Press TV 24 Nov 2014 -- Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov says Moscow will be losing around USD 40 billion (32 billion euros) per annum due to the Western sanctions over the crisis in Ukraine.
Economic Development Minister Disagrees Russia Losing $40Bln Over Sanctions Sputnik 24 Nov 2014 -- The Russian Economic Development Ministry does not agree with the country's Finance Ministry's assessment that Russia is losing $40 billion annually because of sanctions imposed by the West, Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Monday.
Sanctions, Falling Oil Prices Costing Russia Billions VOA 24 Nov 2014 -- Russia's finance minister says the country is on course to lose $130-140 billion annually due to Western sanctions and falling oil prices.
Putin Says No Intention Of Being President For Life RFE/RL 23 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said in an interview he has no intention of remaining Russia's president for the rest of his life, since a lifetime president would be harmful to the country.
Russian Rocket Supply for Satellites Launches Continues: US Air Force Sputnik 22 Nov 2014 -- The supply of Russian-made rocket engines used to send US military satellites into space has not experienced any disruptions despite tense relations between the two countries, a US Air Force spokesperson has told Sputnik.
First Heavily Modernized Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A Delivered to Customer Sputnik 22 Nov 2014 -- The Il-76MD-90A, a heavily modernized variant of the Il-76 multi-purpose cargo plane, has been delivered to its customer, Rossiyskaya Gazeta has reported. The plane is the first of many expected to be delivered to customers over the next several years.
Russian Foreign Minister: West Wants 'Regime Change' in Moscow VOA 22 Nov 2014 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the West of seeking a 'regime change' in Russia by imposing sanctions because of the Ukraine conflict.
Germany Frees, Deports Convicted Russia Spy RFE/RL 22 Nov 2014 -- German authorities have released a woman convicted of spying for Russia and deported her after she served half of her prison sentence.
Litigation Possible if France Fails to Honor Warship Deal With Russia Sputnik 21 Nov 2014 -- Russia will not rule out legal action against France if it fails to honor its 2010 contract to deliver two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships for Russia, Russia's envoy to NATO, Alexander Grushko, said Friday.
Russia Nuclear Decommisioning Program Extended to 2030: Official Sputnik 21 Nov 2014 -- Representative of Rostechnadzor, the agency with Russia's nuclear safety among its responsibilities, stated that several dozens of nuclear legacy objects have been already decommissioned and more than 100 objects should be prepared for decommissioning.
Russia Appoints Mistral Commander for Transfer of Warship From France Sputnik 21 Nov 2014 -- Russian Deputy Navy Commander Vice Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov has been appointed to take command of transferring the first Mistral-class helicopter carrier, the Vladivostok, from France to Russia, a military diplomatic source told RIA Novosti on Friday.
Russia, Pakistan Agree To Enhance Defense Cooperation RFE/RL 20 Nov 2014 -- Pakistan and Russia have signed a cooperation agreement between their defense ministries.
French Shipbuilders Float Out Second Mistral-Class Warship for Russia Sputnik 20 Nov 2014 -- Second Mistral-class amphibious assault ship built in France under contract with Russia was floated out Thursday, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
NATO Concerned Over France's Possible Delivery of Mistral Ships to Russia Sputnik 20 Nov 2014 -- NATO allies are concerned over France's possible delivery of Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday at a press conference at a military air base close to Tallinn.
Putin: 'Color Revolutions' Became Lesson, Warning for Russia Sputnik 20 Nov 2014 -- Political upheavals that took place in several countries recently have become a lesson and warning for Moscow, and Russian authorities will do everything possible to prevent them, the Russian president said Thursday.
Vice-Chief of KPA General Staff Meets His Russian Counterpart KCNA 19 Nov 2014 -- No Kwang Chol, vice-chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, Wednesday met Andrei Kartapolov, deputy chief of the General Staff and director of its General Operation Bureau of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Choe Ryong Hae Meets Russian President KCNA 19 Nov 2014 -- Choe Ryong Hae, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, met Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, at the Grand Kremlin Palace on Tuesday. Choe is on a visit to Russia as a special envoy of supreme leader Kim Jong Un.
Russia, US to Continue Joint Experiments in Space Sputnik 19 Nov 2014 -- Russia and the United States have no plans to end joint scientific experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS), Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Lev Zelyony said Wednesday.
President Putin calls upon US not to meddle in Russia affairs Iran Press TV 19 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the US not to interfere in Russia's affairs, saying Moscow is open to cooperation with Washington on issues of mutual interest.
Lavrov: Implementation of CFE Treaty Suspended Sputnik 19 Nov 2014 -- Russia has suspended the implementation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), considering it 'dead,' and will not return to it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.
Russian Rocket Launcher Manufacturer Unscathed by Sanctions Sputnik 19 Nov 2014 -- Russia's state-owned rocket launcher maker Splav has not been affected by rounds of Western sanctions that targeted the defense sector of the country's economy, Splav's Director General Nikolai Makarovets told RIA Novosti.
Secretary: Russia's Actions 'Dangerous And Irresponsible' AFPS 18 Nov 2014 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today called Russia's actions in Ukraine "dangerous and irresponsible" and said the tensions provoked by Moscow have probably done more to unify NATO than anything else in years.
Russia, China Concerned by US Attempt to Increase Influence in Asia-Pacific Sputnik 18 Nov 2014 -- Russia and China are concerned by the US determination to strengthen its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, the Russian defense minister said Tuesday after talks with his Chinese counterpart.
NATO Sees Military Buildup In Ukraine, Urges Russia To Pull Back RFE/RL 18 Nov 2014 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says there has been a 'serious military buildup' both in conflict-torn eastern Ukraine and on the Russian side of the border, and he has urged Moscow to pull back its forces.
Kiev Invites Russia to Hold Serious Talks on East Ukraine: Yatsenyuk Sputnik 18 Nov 2014 -- Kiev has invited Moscow to hold "serious talks" in a neutral territory to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Tuesday.
Russian Sailors Continuing Mistral Training: French Foreign Ministry Sputnik 18 Nov 2014 -- Russian sailors are continuing their training for the Mistral-class helicopter carrier in the French city of Saint-Nazaire, French Foreign Ministry spokesman Romain Nadal said Tuesday.
Refusal to Deliver Uranium to Russia Proves Australia Unreliable Partner Sputnik 18 Nov 2014 -- Australia has "shot itself in the foot" by refusing to deliver uranium to Russia, the Russian Foreign Ministry's information department said Tuesday in a statement.
Russian Sailors Denied Access to Mistral Helicopter Carrier: Reports Sputnik 18 Nov 2014 -- The Russian crew of the French-built, Mistral-class helicopter carrier Vladivostok, currently undergoing training in France, have been denied access to the ship, Ouest-France newspaper reported, citing a defense source.
Russia Plays Big Role in Cyber Spying, Hacking VOA 17 Nov 2014 -- Even in these times of incessant cyber-attacks and Internet hacks, the news took many security analysts by surprise – and led to the doors of the Kremlin.
Putin Admits Russian Troop Role in Crimea Annexation VOA 17 Nov 2014 -- Contradicting previous denials, President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia's armed forces played a role in events leading up to Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, but denied direct involvement of his country's military in a referendum that was used to justify the move, according to an interview broadcast by German television.
Settlement of Ukraine crisis possible: Putin Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that it is possible to find a way to settle the lingering crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine Claims It Is Prepared for Military Confrontation With Russia Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- Ukraine has prepared its first line of defense, equipment and reservists in the event of a military confrontation with Russia, Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Lysenko said Monday.
Putin: Russia Conducting Military Exercises Only in International Zone Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- Russian military drills have been conducted in international zones only, with the strategic aircraft flight being resumed as an answer to US actions near Russian borders, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Medvedev Says Russia's Vostochny Space Center Has Construction Problems Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- Actual problems exist in the construction of Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome in the country's Far East will be discussed with the leadership of Roscosmos space agency, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday.
Russian Satellite Constellation to Reach 150 by 2025: Space Corporation Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- Russia will increase its orbital satellite constellation to 150 spacecraft by 2025, United Rocket and Space Corporation (URSC) head Igor Komarov told RIA Novosti on Monday.
Russia to Start Deploying Own Space Station in 2017: Reports Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- Russia will start deploying its own orbital space station in 2017, using part of the modules constructed for the International Space Station (ISS), Kommersant newspaper reported Monday, citing a space engineering source.
Russia expels Polish diplomats over spying Iran Press TV 17 Nov 2014 -- Russia has dismissed a number of Polish diplomats over spying allegations, shortly after the expulsion of its diplomats by Poland.
Indian Phase of Aviaindra-2014 Russia-India Air Forces Drills Kicks Off Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- The Indian stage of the Aviaindra-2014 Russia-India joint drills of air forces have started at the Halwara air base, Russian Defense Ministry announces.
Putin: Russia Concerned by Threat of Ethnic Cleansing in Ukraine Sputnik 17 Nov 2014 -- Moscow is concerned by the risk of ethnic cleansing in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday.
I am not afraid of war with Russia: Poroshenko Iran Press TV 16 Nov 2014 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Kiev is ready for a "total war" with Russia as clashes continue in the eastern part of the country.
Putin: Poroshenko's Decree on Donbas Economic Blockade Is 'Mistake' Sputnik 16 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists Sunday that the decree issued by his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko, which set up an economic blockade of Donbas (Ukraine's southeastern regions), is a mistake and an untimely move.
G20 Leaders Rebuke Putin Over Ukraine VOA 16 Nov 2014 -- The G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, has ended, capping a week of summits that saw several awkward encounters between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Criticized Over Ukraine's Crisis, Putin Leaves G20 Summit Early RFE/RL 16 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin flew out of Australia on November 16 before the end of the G20 summit after facing harsh criticism from world leaders over Russia's role in the Ukrainian crisis.
Russia Said To Expel Latvian On Spy Charge RFE/RL 16 Nov 2014 -- A former member of the Latvian parliament has expressed surprise over Russian media reports that said he was expelled from Russia for spying.
As Criticism Mounts, Putin Camp Floats Early Exit From G20 Summit RFE/RL 15 Nov 2014 -- Amid blunt criticism of Moscow's policies from Western leaders, the Kremlin has denied a report that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to leave a G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, earlier than planned.
Pentagon Concerned Over Russia's Military Presence Near Gulf of Mexico Sputnik 15 Nov 2014 -- Pentagon is concerned over Russia's aggressive approach in Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said.
Dempsey: Iraqis Play Key Role in Anti-ISIL Mission AFPS 15 Nov 2014 -- The most important aspect of the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is an inclusive and responsive Iraqi government, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told U.S. service members during his visit to Baghdad today.
Dempsey Arrives in Baghdad for Anti-ISIL Campaign Talks AFPS 15 Nov 2014 -- Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Baghdad, Iraq's capital city, today in an unannounced visit for talks with U.S. and Iraqi officials on the way ahead in the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according to the Voice of America and other news reports.
US General Visits Baghdad Amid Military Campaign Against Islamic State Sputnik 15 Nov 2014 -- General Martin E. Dempsey, the US top military officer, has arrived in Baghdad amid the US-led military campaign against the Islamic State.
Top US General Visits Iraq VOA 15 Nov 2014 -- The top U.S. military official has visited Iraq for talks with Iraqi officials and U.S. commanders and troops about the next phase of the expanding war against the Islamic State group.
Russia, China to Start Joint Production of Helicopters, Engines: Rostec Sputnik 14 Nov 2014 -- Russia and China have agreed on a joint project to build helicopters and engines, Russia's high-tech Rostec corporation told RIA Novosti Friday.
No Deal to Sell S-300 Air Defense Systems to Egypt: FSMTC Sputnik 14 Nov 2014 -- Media reports about a contract to sell S-300VM mobile air defense missile systems to Egypt are untrue, the Russian state body overseeing defense contracts said Friday.
NATO Chief Says Alliance Already Increased Presence Near Russian Border Sputnik 14 Nov 2014 -- NATO has already increased its presence near the Russian border, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview to the German Bild newspaper published Friday.
Russia warns France over warship delivery Iran Press TV 14 Nov 2014 -- Russia has warned France of "serious" consequences should Paris fail to deliver a Mistral-class assault warship by the end of the month, a report says.
Serbia Hosts Russian Forces For Military Drills RFE/RL 14 Nov 2014 -- Russian paratroopers have landed in a Serbian field as part of an unprecedented military exercise in the Balkan nation, which is seeking to join the European Union.
Belgrade Plays Down Joint Military Exercise With Russia RFE/RL 14 Nov 2014 -- The first-ever joint Serbian-Russian military exercises have been held at the Nikinci military testing ground outside Belgrade. Although local media were granted access to the event as it got started, Serbian journalists scrambled for information in the run-up to the exercise.
Putin Lashes Out At West Ahead Of G20 Summit RFE/RL 14 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, the European Union, and other Western governments over the Ukraine crisis go against Group of 20 (G20) principles and international law.
New Stealth Submarine to Join Russian Navy by End of Year: Defense Ministry Sputnik 14 Nov 2014 -- Russia's new Varshavyanka-class Rostov-on-Don submarine will be handed over to the Russian Navy by the end of the year, a Defense Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
Putin Criticizes US Ahead of G20 Summit VOA 14 Nov 2014 -- With world leaders gathering in Australia for a summit meeting of the Group of 20 economic powers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States is 'crudely violating' the spirit of international cooperation that should drive groups such as the G20.
Briefing by official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Alexander Lukashevich, 13 November 2014 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Nov 2014
US Warns Russia Over Military Flights Near American Shores VOA 13 Nov 2014 -- The United States has expressed renewed concern about Russian military flights near U.S. borders and has warned Moscow to abide by international law.
Obama Calls on Russia to Respect Ukraine Cease-fire VOA 13 Nov 2014 -- President Barack Obama has called on Russia to honor a September cease-fire between Kyiv and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Russia Denies Ukraine Presence As Fighting Persists RFE/RL 13 Nov 2014 -- Ukraine's military and pro-Russian separatists have reported new casualties amid growing fears of an escalation of the conflict that has shattered ties between Moscow and the West, while Russia firmly denies it has any soldiers in eastern Ukraine.
Russian Troops Never Crossed Ukrainian Border: Foreign Ministry Sputnik 13 Nov 2014 -- Russian troops have never crossed the border with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told reporters Thursday.
Russian bomber patrols to extend to vicinity of US Iran Press TV 13 Nov 2014 -- Russia's military says it plans to expand regular patrol missions by its long-range bombers to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
Russian Caspian Flotilla Conducts Anti-Terrorism Drill: Internal Ministry Sputnik 13 Nov 2014 -- Ships and coastal troops of the Russian Caspian Flotilla ran a series of counter-terrorism drills Thursday, the Southern Army Command for Internal Ministry press service stated.
Russia to Build First Hypersonic Missiles by 2020: Missiles Corporation Sputnik 13 Nov 2014 -- The first air-launched hypersonic missiles could be produced in Russia within the next six years, Boris Obnosov, general director of the Tactical Missile Systems Corporation, stated Thursday.
Russian Warships Near Australia in Line With Int'l Law: Australian FM Sputnik 13 Nov 2014 -- Foreign Minister of Australia Julie Bishop has said that Russia's sending warships to international waters near Australia on the eve of the G20 summit is consistent with international law, The Australian reported Thursday.
Russian Army to Receive Upgraded Flame Weapons: RChBD Troops Head Sputnik 13 Nov 2014 -- Flame units of the Russian Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense (RChBD) will soon receive upgraded flame weapons, head of the RChBD troops Maj. Gen. Eduard Cherkasov said Thursday.
Russian Army to Modernize 70% of Equipment by 2020: RChBD Troops Head Sputnik 13 Nov 2014 -- The Russian Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense (RChBD) will have 70 percent of its weaponry and equipment modernized by 2020, head of the RChBD troops Maj. Gen. Eduard Cherkasov said Thursday.
China, Russia ink energy agreements People's Daily 13 Nov 2014 -- Gas import from Russia via the western route will hit 30 billion cubic meters per year and last for three decades, according to the China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) on Thursday.
Designers to start work on new Russian destroyer in 2015 Russia Beyond the Headlines 12 Nov 2014 -- Russia's new future destroyer will enter the design stages in 2015. The lead ship, the chief military purpose of which is to establish supremacy on the open sea, will become operative no sooner than 2025. It is presumed that the destroyer will be equipped with the Caliber cruise missile system and the Prometheus ZRK (anti-aircraft surface-to-air missile system).
Ukraine Says Its 'Restraint' Is Preventing War in East VOA 12 Nov 2014 -- Ukraine's ambassador to the United Nations, Yuriy Sergeyev, says that it is due to his country's "restraint" that the conflict in the east between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia separatists has not yet turned into an all-out war.
NATO: Russian Weapons, Troops Entering Ukraine RFE/RL 12 Nov 2014 -- NATO says it has observed columns of Russian military equipment entering conflict-wracked eastern Ukraine in the past two days.
Moscow Denies NATO Allegations of Russian Military Crossing Into Ukraine Sputnik 12 Nov 2014 -- NATO allegations of Russian military convoys crossing the border with Ukraine are completely untrue, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Russia Refused S-300 Missiles Sale to Iran Because of Pressure From West Sputnik 12 Nov 2014 -- Russia's decision to refuse supply of S-300 (SA-10 Grumble) surface-to-air missile defense systems to Iran was made under pressure from Western countries, Iranian ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei stated Wednesday.
France Silent on Mistral Deal as Deadline About to Expire: Source Sputnik 12 Nov 2014 -- Russia has been unable to establish contact with its French partners two days before the deadline for the first Mistral warship delivery expires, a high-ranking defense cooperation source told RIA Novosti Wednesday.
EU Commissioner Says No Reduction Of Russia Sanctions RFE/RL 11 Nov 2014 -- New EU Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations Commissioner Johannes Hahn says it is 'crystal clear' there won't be a reduction in European Union sanctions on Russia, and that the recent events in eastern Ukraine instead could prompt Brussels to pile further pressure on Moscow.
Obama, Putin Meet Amid Tensions VOA 11 Nov 2014 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met briefly on the sidelines of a conference in Beijing, covering a few of the key global issues on which their governments do not agree.
NATO Continues Military Pressure on Russia: Defense Official Sputnik 11 Nov 2014 -- NATO is set to continue its military pressure on Russia and has held numerous exercises on Russia's border, a senior Russian Defense Ministry official said Tuesday.
Over 140 Carrier Rockets, 500 ICBMs Launched from Plesetsk in 20 Years Sputnik 11 Nov 2014 -- More than 140 carrier rockets and 500 intercontinental ballistic missiles have been launched from Russia's Plesetsk space center over the past 20 years, the Defense Ministry's spokesperson told RIA Novosti Tuesday.
Contract on RD-180 Space Rocket Engines Deliveries to US Unchanged Sputnik 11 Nov 2014 -- Russian design bureau Energomash, the developer and producer of RD-180 rocket engines, will continue to supply engines to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for its Atlas carrier rockets, company's press secretary Ekaterina Zhdanova told a RIA Novosti correspondent Tuesday.
Iran, Russia underline expansion of peaceful nuclear cooperation IRNA 11 Nov 2014 -- Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi and head of Rosatom Sergey Kiriyenko reiterated the two countries willingness to promote cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy.
Iran, Russia sign deal to build more nuclear power plants Iran Press TV 11 Nov 2014 -- Iran and Russia have struck a deal to build eight more nuclear power plants in Iran.
Russia, Iran Sign Contract on Building Two New Energy Blocks for Bushehr Sputnik 11 Nov 2014 -- Russia and Iran on Tuesday signed a contract on the construction of two new energy blocks for the Islamic Republic's Bushehr nuclear facility using Russian technology, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
Russian Engine to Power Chinese J-31 Fighter Jets: Rosoboronexport Sputnik 10 Nov 2014 -- A Russian-made RD-93 engine will power the Chinese J-31 fifth generation fighter, Rosoboronexport official told RIA Novosti Monday.
Russia's Provocative Actions at Cold War Levels, Report Says VOA 10 Nov 2014 -- Russia's provocative military actions toward Western countries, including NATO members, is at Cold War levels and the risky strategy could prove catastrophic, according to new report.
Mounting Russia-West 'Close Encounters...Ripe With Escalation Potential' RFE/RL 10 Nov 2014 -- A new report says the number and gravity of 'close military encounters' between Russia and the West has increased visibly amid tension over Ukraine.
Germany Demands That Russia Adhere To Ukraine Truce Deal RFE/RL 10 Nov 2014 -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says that the situation in eastern Ukraine is deteriorating and that all sides, including Russia, must adhere to a cease-fire and steps toward peace agreed in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, on September 5.
Russia, China sign deal on gas supply route Iran Press TV 09 Nov 2014 -- Russia and China have inked a memorandum of understanding to develop a second route for the delivery of Russian gas to the world's second largest economy.
Putin Touts China Ties, Gas Deals Signed RFE/RL 09 Nov 2014 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has touted relations with China during a visit to Beijing that comes as his ties with the West are badly strained over the Ukraine crisis.
Russia, China Sign Energy Deals at APEC Summit VOA 09 Nov 2014 -- China and Russia have signed energy cooperation agreements on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Beijing.
Lavrov: Russia Urges Not to Go Back to Use of Force in Ukrainian Crisis Settlement RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2014 -- Russia urges not to foster the popular in Kiev ideas of going back to the use or force as a method of resolution of the Ukrainian Crisis, promises to contribute to political settlement of the situation in its contacts with both sides, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.
Lavrov: Russia, US to Try to Convince Ukrainian Leadership to Fulfill Geneva Obligations RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2014 -- Russia and the United States will try to convince the Ukrainian leadership to fulfill Geneva obligations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday after the bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of State John Kerry on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing.
Russia to Prepare New Batch of Humanitarian Aid for Eastern Ukraine: Emergencies Ministry RIA Novosti 08 Nov 2014 -- The Russian Emergencies Ministry is going to send a new batch of humanitarian aid for the east Ukraine's Donbas region, the chief military expert at the ministry told journalists on Saturday.
Kerry, Lavrov Hold Talks On Iran, Syria, Ukraine RFE/RL 08 Nov 2014 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says there is no link between international efforts to curb Iran's controversial nuclear program and other issues in the Middle East.
Russia, North Korea Strike Deal: Improved Railway for Mineral Resources VOA 08 Nov 2014 -- A senior Russian official said Russia and North Korea are expanding economic ties through a rare joint project that would overhaul the North's railway system.
Indonesia Shows Interest in Buying Russian-Made Military Equipment RIA Novosti 07 Nov 2014 -- Indonesia shows great interest towards the products of Russia's defense industry, a spokesperson for Russia's state-owned high-tech Rostec Corporation told RIA Novosti Friday.
Russia to hold joint drills with Japan, India: Official Iran Press TV 07 Nov 2014 -- The Russian Defense Ministry says it is examining plans to conduct joint military exercises with India and Japan in 2015.
Russia hackers infiltrate software running vital US industries: Report Iran Press TV 07 Nov 2014 -- The US Department of Homeland Security says Russian hackers have infiltrated much of the critical infrastructure in the United States, according to a report.
Conditions for Mistral Delivery to Russia Not Met: French PM RIA Novosti 06 Nov 2014 -- The conditions for delivery of French-built Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Russia have not been met, AFP reported Thursday citing French Prime Minister Manuel Valls.
Russia Pushing Limits of International Order, Dempsey Says AFPS 05 Nov 2014 -- Russia is 'pushing on the limits of international order,' the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.
Russia to watch NATO moves in east Europe: Envoy Iran Press TV 05 Nov 2014 -- Russia says it will inspect NATO's increasing presence in Eastern Europe being established under the pretext of the crisis in Ukraine, adding it will frame its new defense policy with regard to the issue.
US Manufacturer of Failed Antares Spacecraft Likely to Discontinue Using Russian Engine RIA Novosti 05 Nov 2014 -- The US manufacturer of fallen unmanned cargo spacecraft Antares is likely to discontinue using the Russian rocket engine that it believes to be the cause of the vehicle launch crash in October, according to press release issued Wednesday.
NATO, EU Press Russia on Ukraine VOA 04 Nov 2014 -- NATO has observed Russian troops moving closer to the Ukraine border. Speaking in a news conference with EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance has seen the recent troop movements as Moscow continues to support separatists with equipment and special forces in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Says West Should Toughen Sanctions Against Russia RIA Novosti 04 Nov 2014 -- The West should toughen its sanctions against Russia over the Ukrainian crisis, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said in an interview with the Bild newspaper on Tuesday.
Nationalists March In Moscow While Kremlin Celebrates 'Unity Day' RFE/RL 04 Nov 2014 -- Nationalists carried flags and chanted slogans at Russian March parades on November 4, while President Vladimir Putin and his supporters played up patriotism in celebrations of the National Unity Day holiday.
Next Generation Ratnik Soldier Equipment to be Adopted Into Service by 2015: Arms Company RIA Novosti 03 Nov 2014 -- The next generation Ratnik military gear will be adopted into service by the Russian Army by the end of 2015, the head of the Central Research Institute for Precision Machine Building (TsNIITochash) Dmitri Semizorov told journalists Monday.
Russian Nationalists March On, Under Kremlin's Wary Gaze RFE/RL 03 Nov 2014 -- Russia's nationalists will be on the march this week. And the Kremlin will be looking on - somewhat warily.
Russia Test-Fires Topol-M Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2014 -- The Russian Strategic Missile Forces test-fired on Saturday a Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile from a launch site in northwestern Russia, the country's Defense Ministry said.
Pentagon Claims Russian Air Force Planes Endanger Civil Flights RIA Novosti 01 Nov 2014 -- Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby during a press briefing on Friday stated that Russian Air Force planes pose a risk to civil aviation.

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