November 2016 - Russia Special Weapons News

Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 30, 2016 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Nov 2016
Investigative Chief Alleges Ukrainian Lawmaker May Have Spied For Russia RFE/RL 01 Dec 2016 -- The head of investigations in Ukraine's Security Services (SBU) has charged that Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Onyshchenko may have been spying for Russia.
Ukraine Starts Drills in Black Sea Despite Russian Concerns Over Crimea Security Sputnik 01 Dec 2016 -- Ukraine launched early on Thursday two-days missile drills in the Black Sea, triggering Russian concerns over Crimean security.
Russia Repeatedly Given Advanced Notice of Coalition Airstrikes VOA 30 Nov 2016 -- The U.S. military has given Russia advanced notice of airstrikes in Syria about five times per month since a U.S.-led coalition strike in September killed Syrian government-aligned forces near Deir Ezzor, a military official told VOA Wednesday.
Trump's Administration Should Be 'Wary of Russian Promises' – CIA Chief Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- According to the CIA director, Donald Trump's administration should be careful with what promises Russia makes.
Air Force Study Warns US Falling Behind China, Russia in Hypersonic Missiles Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- China and Russia have proceeded in testing high-speed maneuvering weapons (HSMWs), causing anxiety in some circles that the US may be falling behind in its development of hypersonic missiles.
No breakthrough reached at Minsk talks on Ukraine: Lavrov Press TV 30 Nov 2016 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says no visible progress has been made in a recent quadrilateral meeting on the peace process in conflict-stricken eastern Ukraine.
Russian Forces In Crimea on High Alert Ahead Of Ukraine's Planned Missile Tests RFE/RL 30 Nov 2016 -- Russia's state-run TASS news agency reports that Russian air-defense forces in Crimea have been placed on high alert on the eve of planned Ukrainian missile tests near the Black Sea peninsula.
Ukraine's Planned Missile Launches Near Crimea Violation of Int'l Law - Kremlin Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- Russia would not like to see Ukraine violating international law and threatening international flight safety with planned missile launches west of the Crimean peninsula coastline, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
Humanitarian aid in Aleppo used as political ploy: Russia Press TV 30 Nov 2016 -- Russia says the issue of aid delivery in Syria is becoming highly politicized as most UN humanitarian aid goes to the areas occupied by foreign-backed militants.
Russia Sends Planes With Field Hospitals, Surgeons, Medical Equipment to Syria Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- Russia has sent military-transport planes with field hospitals, surgeons and medical equipment to Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Russia to Expand Its Constellation of Earth Observation Satellites Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- Sputnik Brazil has asked representatives of Russia's space agency Roscosmos to say a few words about the Russian orbital constellation of remote Earth sensing satellites.
Lawyer For Alleged Russian Hacker Arrested In Prague Says Client Innocent RFE/RL 30 Nov 2016 -- The Czech lawyer for Yevgeny Nikulin, the 29-year-old Russian citizen arrested in Prague two months ago on U.S. charges of hacking and data theft, claims his client is innocent.
Russian, Armenian Defense Ministers Sign Combined Forces Agreement Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Armenian counterpart signed an agreement on establishing combined forces, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Wednesday.
Russia's Bastion Defense Systems Arrive to Crimea Sputnik 30 Nov 2016 -- A battalion of Russia's Bastion coastal defense system is arriving in Crimea to replace the systems that are protecting a naval task force in Syria, a source in the Crimean uniformed services told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
Italy to Respond to Russia's Presence in the Mediterranean With Naval Reform Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- In response to tensions in the Mediterranean Sea and the mounting presence of the Russian Navy in the region, Italy will spend in the coming years €5.4 billion ($5.7 billion) to upgrade its naval forces.
Russia Not to Support UK-French Draft Resolution on Chemical Weapons Sanctions Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- Russian Envoy to the UN Vitaly Churkin said that Moscow will not support the draft resolution on chemical weapons sanctions that the United Kingdom and France plan to introduce at the UN Security Council because of the lack of evidence.
Pentagon Says No Plans to Identify Daesh Targets With Russia Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- US Department of Defense spokesman Peter Cook said that the United States has no plans to work with Russia to identify Daesh targets.
Putin Orders Sending Mobile Hospitals to Assist Residents of Syria's Aleppo Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered sending mobile field hospitals to Aleppo in order to provide immediate medical assistance, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
Russia Naval Aviation to Receive 8 Modernized Ka-27M Helicopters in December Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- The Russian Naval Aviation will receive first eight modernized Ka-27M anti-submarine helicopters in December, navy spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Igor Dygalo said Tuesday.
Latin American States Show Interest in Acquiring Russian Patrol Boats, Frigates Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- Latin American countries are interested in Russian patrol boats and frigates of the Mangust, Mirage, Svetlyak and Gepard classes, the Russian Federal Service For Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) said Tuesday.
Russian Defense Ministry Receives 5 Regimental Sets of S-400 Systems in 2016 Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has received five regimental sets of long-range S-400 Triumf air defense system over the past year under a state defense contract, Russia's Almaz-Antey concern said Tuesday.
Iran Ready to Allow Russian Jets to Use Hamadan Base for 'Takeoff and Refueling' Sputnik 29 Nov 2016 -- Last week, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan said that Tehran could allow Russia's use of the Noje Airbase in Hamadan for the aerial campaign against terrorists in Syria if the situation demanded it.
Russia to Deploy New Space Surveillance System Elements in Four Regions Sputnik 27 Nov 2016 -- Advanced elements of the Russian Space Surveillance System will be deployed in a number of the country's regions, including Crimea and the Far East, in the next few years, according to Andrey Ivashina, spokesman for the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Russia May Use Iran's Hamadan Base if Admiral Kuznetsov Moves Away From Syria Sputnik 26 Nov 2016 -- Russia could use Iran's Hamadan airbase in case the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier used for anti-terror strikes in Syria moves away from the Syrian borders for a new mission, the Russian upper house of parliament's defense committee chair said Saturday.
Iran Could Allow Russia to Use Hamadan Base If Necessary for Syrian Operation Sputnik 26 Nov 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister stated that Iranian authorities could allow Russia to use the Hamadan air base in western Iran for Moscow's aerial operation against terrorist in Syria if the situation in the crisis-torn Middle Eastern nation demanded it.
Purchase of Russia's Su-30 Jets on Iran's Defense Ministry's Agenda - Minister Sputnik 26 Nov 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister said that Defense Ministry is considering purchase of the Russian Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter jets.
Russia Protests Ukraine's Plan to Fire Missiles Above Crimea Waters Sputnik 26 Nov 2016 -- Russia protested on Friday Ukrainian military's plan to fire missiles in airspace above Crimean territorial waters in the Black Sea.
Japan Finds Russia's Deployment of Missiles on Kurils Unacceptable Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary said that Tokyo voiced protest to Moscow over the deployment of missile systems to the southern Kuril Islands.
Russia protests Ukraine's planned missile drill over Crimea Press TV 25 Nov 2016 -- Russia has lambasted Ukraine's "unilateral decision" to carry out training launches of missiles over the Crimean Peninsula, saying Kiev's military exercise will be a violation of Russia's sovereign airspace.
Russian Foreign Ministry Denies Rumors of Military Buildup in Abkhazia Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry denied on Friday media reports of alleged Russian military buildup in Abkhazia.
Share of Advanced Weapons in Russian Army to Exceed 50% by 2017 Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- The percentage of the Russian Armed Forces' advanced hardware will exceed 50 percent by 2017, the defense minister said.
Russia's National Guard Director Sets Out Priorities for 2017 Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- Director Viktor Zolotov issued instructions on Friday to finalize the establishment of the agency's territorial system in 2017.
French Presidential Rivals Spar Over Russia, Putin RFE/RL 25 Nov 2016 -- French conservative presidential hopefuls Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe have traded blows over Russia in their final debate before a second-round primary, with Juppe criticizing his rival's perceived bond with the Kremlin.
Juppe 'Surprised' With Putin's Reaction to Fillon Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- French presidential hopeful from The Republicans party Alain Juppe has expressed surprise at the reaction of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Francois Fillon, Juppe's rival in the Thursday primary debates.
France's Fillon Calls President Hollande's Policy Toward Russia 'Absurd' Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- French presidential hopeful from The Republicans party Francois Fillon has slammed the current president Hollande's approach to policy regarding Russia and called for dialogue with Moscow.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 24, 2016 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Nov 2016
Official Says Russia's Missile Deployment to Kurils Not to Influence Peace Talks Sputnik 24 Nov 2016 -- Russia's deployment of missile systems to the southern Kuril Islands that are subject to a dispute between the countries will not influence bilateral talks on the peace treaty, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday.
NATO Open to Dialogue With Russia - Stoltenberg Sputnik 24 Nov 2016 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that "for NATO it is not a problem" if its allies discuss different issues with Russia.
Russian Black Sea Fleet Receives Final Varshavyanka-Class Sub Sputnik 24 Nov 2016 -- The Russian Navy commissioned on Thursday the sixth and final Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric submarine for the Black Sea Fleet, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from the official ceremony.
Russia detains ex-naval officer suspected of spying for Ukraine Press TV 24 Nov 2016 -- Russia's security service has arrested a former naval officer in the Crimean peninsula for allegedly spying for Ukraine.
Russia's Ex-Black Sea Fleet Member Detained for Passing State Secrets to Ukraine Sputnik 24 Nov 2016 -- According to Federal Security Service, a former service member of the Russian Black Sea Fleet has been detained in Crimea on suspicion of gathering intelligence on the fleet's activities and passing state secrets to Ukraine.
EU Parliament Urges Fight Against Russia's 'Fake News' RFE/RL 23 Nov 2016 -- The European Parliament has warned that "hostile propaganda" by Russia against the EU is growing, while urging member states to increase their efforts to counter disinformation.
China, Russia pledge to enhance military cooperation People's Daily 23 Nov 2016 -- China attaches great importance to military cooperation with Russia and is ready to strengthen bilateral strategic mutual trust, said top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng on Wednesday.
Senior Chinese military leader meets Russian defense minister People's Daily 23 Nov 2016 -- Vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang met with visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu here on Wednesday.
Russia rejects US criticism over Kaliningrad missile deployment Press TV 22 Nov 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has rejected US criticism over its plans to deploy ballistic missiles along the country's border regions with Lithuania and Poland.
Russian Ratification of Agreement with De Facto Leaders in Georgia's Abkhazia Region US Dept. of State 22 Nov 2016
NATO Criticizes Russian Military Buildup In Kaliningrad RFE/RL 22 Nov 2016 -- NATO has accused Russia of "aggressive military posturing" following reports it has deployed anti-ship missiles in the Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad.
NATO Jets Tracked Russia's Su-35 Jet's Flight Over Atlantic Ocean - Reports Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- A Russian Su-35 fighter jet was reportedly tracked by Spanish and Portuguese military planes during its flight over the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia accuses Ukraine of kidnapping soldiers, urges their release Press TV 22 Nov 2016 -- Russia says two of its servicemen have been abducted by Ukraine's security officials in Crimea, demanding their immediate release.
Assad Guarantees Most Favorable Conditions for Russian Projects in Syria Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad guarantees that Damascus will create the most favorable conditions for Russian projects in Syria, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Tuesday.
Russia accuses UN envoy of 'sabotaging' Syria talks Press TV 22 Nov 2016 -- Russia's foreign minister has accused UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura of "sabotaging" a resolution backing peace talks between the Syrian government and the foreign-backed opposition.
Russia Thinks Evidence of Opposition to Comply With UN Aleppo Plan Not Credible Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- The claims of adviser to UN special envoy for Syria Jan Egeland that the implementation of a UN humanitarian plan in Aleppo depends on Moscow and Damascus is a distortion of facts, the evidence of opposition's readiness to stick to it may be fake, a Russian diplomatic source told Sputnik.
Russian Jets Unaffected by EU Fuel Sanctions Against Syria - MoD Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- EU sanctions on fuel supplies to Syria do not affect the Russian air group based at the Hmeymim airbase as its combat operations in the war-torn country are part of Russia's contribution to the fight against terrorism, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
Bal and Bastion: Meet Two Coastal Defense Systems Russia Deployed to Kurils Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- The K-300P Bastion-P, which NATO refers to as SS-C-5 Stooge, coastal defense missile system has attracted international attention when Russia said that the platform took part in combat operations in Syria. Along with the 3K60 Bal, the Bastion has recently been deployed to the Kuril Islands.
US Arms' Deployment Threatens EU, Not Russia's Iskander Missiles - Russian MoD Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- Not Russia's Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad region, but the deployment of US arms and personnel in Europe threatens EU's security, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
Russian Navy to Receive 6 Su-30 Fighter Jets, 10 Helicopters by Year End Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- The Russian naval aviation will receive six Su-30SM (Flanker-C) multirole fighter jets, two Il-38 (May) maritime patrol aircraft, as well as 10 helicopters by the end of 2016, Navy Commander Adm. Vladimir Korolev said Tuesday.
Russia Deploys Bal, Bastion Coastal Missile Systems to Kuril Islands Sputnik 22 Nov 2016 -- Russia has deployed the Bal and Bastion mobile anti-ship missile systems to its far eastern Kuril Islands, the Pacific Fleet's official newspaper reported.
US senators promise to act against Trump on Russia ties Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- US senators say they would counter incoming President Donald Trump if he moves to establish warm relations with Russia.
NATO Jets Escorted Russian Aircraft Over Baltics Two Times Within a Week Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- NATO fighter jets have identified and escorted a Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea twice within a week, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Russia to deploy S-400 air missile system, Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad Press TV 21 Nov 2016 -- Moscow says it will deploy its S-400 air missile defense system along with Iskander ballistic missile in Russia's westernmost region of Kaliningrad, near the border with the Baltic countries of Lithuania and Poland and NATO member states.
Russia Actively Developing Arctic Projects - Minister Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Russian Arctic shelf is still one of the key priorities for Russian Federation, a report authored by Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sergei Donskoi stated Monday.
Putin: Russia Will Take 'Countermeasures' to NATO Expansion VOA 21 Nov 2016 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia will take steps to counter NATO's expansion to nations on its borders.
Roscosmos Ready to Continue Delivering Mixed Crews to ISS After 2018 Sputnik 20 Nov 2016 -- Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation is ready to continue the delivery of mixed crews to the International Space Station (ISS) after 2018 using Russian manned spacecraft, Roscosmos head Igor Komarov told reporters on Sunday.
White House Scolds Russia, Syria for Aleppo Hospital Bombings VOA 19 Nov 2016 -- White House National Security Adviser Susan Rice warned the Syrian regime and its Russian backers Saturday that they will be held accountable for the "heinous" bombings of hospitals in rebel-held portions of Aleppo.
Russian Economics Minister's Arrest: Part of Crackdown on Government 'Liberals'? VOA 19 Nov 2016 -- The arrest of Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev on Monday for allegedly accepting a large bribe has triggered speculation that hardliners at the top of Russia's power hierarchy are moving against so-called system liberals in the government, including officials involved in formulating economic policy.
Putin: Russia working to develop new weapons Press TV 18 Nov 2016 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced Kremlin's plans to work on developing new weapons to ensure a strategic global arms balance.
Amnesty Says Russia's Foreign Agents Law 'Assault On Freedom,' Damaging NGOs RFE/RL 18 Nov 2016 -- Amnesty International says Russia's controversial "foreign agents" law is an "assault on freedom of expression" that has caused dozens of NGOs to curtail their operations and others to shut down.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 17, 2016 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Nov 2016
Giuliani's Past Dealings With Serbia, Iran, Russia Could Draw Scrutiny RFE/RL 17 Nov 2016 -- Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who is said to be one of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's leading candidates to become secretary of state, has had past dealings with foreign leaders and groups from Serbia to Russia and Iran that could draw scrutiny if he is nominated.
Russian Government Spokeswoman Suggests Trump Won Thanks To 'The Jews' RFE/RL 17 Nov 2016 -- Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman who has made caustic rhetoric and sarcastic social-media posts a staple of her public outreach, has an idea whom U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can thank for his stunning victory over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton: "the Jews."
Strikes kill 30 terrorists in Syria's Idlib: Russia Press TV 17 Nov 2016 -- Russia says its anti-terror airstrikes this week in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib have killed at least 30 Takfiri terrorists, among them three prominent militant commanders.
Russian Official: Contacts Being Made with Trump Team to Discuss Syria VOA 17 Nov 2016 -- A top Russian official said Thursday that Moscow has initiated contacts with representatives of the team of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss Syria.
Obama calls on Trump to stand up to Russia Press TV 17 Nov 2016 -- US President Barack Obama has called on his successor Donald Trump to stand up to Russia, underscoring a major concern that overshadowed his meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Top U.S. Intelligence Official: Russia Stopped Hacking After U.S. Warnings RFE/RL 17 Nov 2016 -- The United States' top intelligence official said Russia stopped its election-related cyberactivity after the U.S. administration publicly accused Moscow of interfering in the campaign.
Do not betray the victims; stand by the Rome Statute and the ICC – UN human rights chief UN News 16 Nov 2016 -- In the wake of three States withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, the top United Nations human rights official has underlined that there is no substitute for the Court and called on the international community to "place [their] collective shoulder behind [the] institution."
Russia withdraws signature from ICC statute Press TV 16 Nov 2016 -- Russia has decided to withdraw its signature from the founding statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the tribunal has failed to live up to the hopes of the international community.
Russia Withdraws Signature From ICC's Founding Statute RFE/RL 16 Nov 2016 -- Russia says it is formally withdrawing its signature from the founding statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), known as the Rome Statute of the ICC.
Russia's ICC Withdrawal Called Bad Sign for Justice VOA 16 Nov 2016 -- International human rights groups have condemned the decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin withdrawing Russia from the International Criminal Court, calling it a cynical move and a bad omen for justice.
UN Panel Condemns Rights Abuses In Crimea, Calls For Monitoring RFE/RL 16 Nov 2016 -- Russia's," said U.S. deputy UN ambassador Sarah Mendelson. "States should not have to fear that a neighbor, however powerful, will seize their territory."
Russian Court Sends Navalny's Theft Case For Retrial RFE/RL 16 Nov 2016 -- The presidium of Russia's Supreme Court has overturned a 2013 theft conviction against opposition figure and anticorruption activist Aleksei Navalny and sent the case back to the lower court for retrial.
McCain warns Trump over 'resetting' ties with Russia Press TV 16 Nov 2016 -- Senior US Senator John McCain has advised President-elect Donald Trump against putting "faith" in Moscow's desire to improve relations with Washington, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of "tyranny" and "murder."
Russia aircraft carrier jets conduct first Syria anti-terror strikes Press TV 15 Nov 2016 -- Russia says warplanes flying from its aircraft carrier, which was recently deployed off Syria, have conducted their first strikes against foreign-backed terrorists active in the war-torn Arab country.
Russian economy minister arrested over bribe allegation Press TV 15 Nov 2016 -- Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has been detained on suspicion of taking $2 million of bribe in exchange for his ministry's support for a massive oil deal, investigators say.
News Analysis: Ulyukayev Arrest Could End Up Costing Russia Dearly RFE/RL 15 Nov 2016 -- The arrest of Economic Development Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev - the most senior official to face trial in post-Soviet Russia - threatens to shake the country's political and economic structures to their foundations.
Putin Fires Economics Minister Charged In Shock $2 Million Bribe Case RFE/RL 15 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired Economic Development Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev, whose arrest on charges of large-scale bribe taking has jolted Russia's ruling elite.
Russia's Extortion Charges Against Economy Minister Seen as Politics VOA 15 Nov 2016 -- Russian prosecutors charged Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev with extortion Tuesday and requested he be placed under house arrest in the highest-level corruption case of its kind in decades. Ulyukayev's lawyer said he denies the charges.
Russia economy minister sacked over bribery charges Press TV 15 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, the Kremlin says after the official was charged with taking bribe to approve a state takeover.
Republican Senator Warns Trump Over Russia Stance RFE/RL 15 Nov 2016 -- A senior Republican senator has warned President-elect Donald Trump against softening U.S. policy toward Russia, saying any "reset" of relations would be dangerous move.
Moscow Clout Rises as Bulgaria, Moldova Elect Pro-Russia Leaders VOA 14 Nov 2016 -- Voters in Europe's poorest country, Moldova, and the European Union's poorest member, Bulgaria, elected Russia-leaning presidents Sunday.
Russia confirms militants used chemical weapons in Aleppo Press TV 14 Nov 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry confirms that militants in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo have carried out a chemical attack on members of the Syrian army.
Russian fighter jet crashes near Syria shores, pilot survives: Defence Ministry Press TV 14 Nov 2016 -- A Russian fighter jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during a training mission near the Syrian shores, Russia's Defense Ministry says.
Russian Fighter Plane Crashes In Mediterranean; Pilot Ejects Safely RFE/RL 14 Nov 2016 -- Russia's Defense Ministry says a MiG-29K fighter jet has crashed in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Syria after taking off from the deck of Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Trump, Putin discuss terrorism, normalizing ties Press TV 14 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump have discussed the importance of "normalizing" ties between Moscow and Washington.
Kremlin: Putin, Trump Speak, Pledge 'Constructive Cooperation' RFE/RL 14 Nov 2016 -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 14 discussed battered bilateral ties between their countries in the first phone call between the two men since Trump's election last week.
Putin Telephones to Congratulate Trump VOA 14 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump Monday and said Russia is ready for a "partner-like dialogue" with the United States.
Russian Economy Minister Detained For Allegedly Taking $2 MIllion Bribe RFE/RL 14 Nov 2016 -- Russian Economy Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev has been detained for allegedly taking a $2-million bribe to facilitate state oil giant Rosneft's takeover of Bashneft last month, the Russian Investigative Committee said on November 15.
Russia arrests 10 militants linked to Daesh Press TV 12 Nov 2016 -- Russia's media say the domestic security service has arrested 10 suspected members of a terrorist group who were plotting attacks in the two main cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Russian warships flotilla arrive off Syria's coast Press TV 12 Nov 2016 -- A fleet of Russian warships has entered the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Syria amid speculations that Moscow and Damascus are about to launch a massive operation against terrorists in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Putin Says Russia's Military Not A Threat To Others RFE/RL 12 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country's armed forces "are not threatening anyone" but are necessary "to effectively provide for the security of our own country and people."
Bulgaria Turns Its Back on Poland to Buy Russian Fighter Aircraft Engines Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- Bulgaria recently signed a 29 million euro deal with Russia to purchase 10 new engines for its MiG-29 fighter aircraft.
Kremlin to Work With Obama Administration on Syria Before Trump's Inauguration Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue working with the administration of US President Barack Obama on Syria as there is no time to wait for the inauguration of Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday in an interview with the CNN broadcaster.
Russia Ready to Deliver Six MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Serbia Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- Serbia may receive six MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia.
Algeria Receives No Russian Request to Set Up Military Base in Country Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- Russia and Algeria enjoy a long-standing military cooperation but media reports about Moscow's request to establish a military base in the African state are not true, Algeria's ambassador to Russia told Sputnik.
Russian Truckers Resume Protests Against Controversial Toll System RFE/RL 11 Nov 2016 -- Long-distance truck drivers across Russia have begun a new series of protests against a national highway toll system that was implemented last year.
Former U.S. Envoy To Russia McFaul Says He's On 'Kremlin's Sanction List' RFE/RL 11 Nov 2016 -- Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul has announced via social media his inclusion on "the Kremlin's sanctions list" that prevent him from traveling to Russia.
Putin Remained Neutral During US Presidential Race - Kremlin Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- Despite allegations that Moscow could have had an impact on the outcome of the US presidential election, Russian leader Vladimir Putin maintained neutrality during the race, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday.
Kremlin: US Presidential Election Result Surprising for Moscow Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- The outcomes of 2016 presidential election in the United States came as a surprise for Moscow, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
Moscow Expects Sanctions to Remain in Force in 2017-2019 - Russian PM Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- The Russian prime minister said the cabinet expected sanctions to remain in force for the period of 2017-2019.
Portable Paratrooper Stove Lets Russian Special Forces Feast Following Airdrops Sputnik 11 Nov 2016 -- Unique ultra-compact field kitchens will enter service with Russia's Airborne Troops, special forces and mountain brigades in 2017, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 10, 2016 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Nov 2016
Trump, Putin have really close positions in foreign policy: Kremlin Press TV 10 Nov 2016 -- A high-ranking Russian official says he sees a great deal of similarity between US President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy approach and that of Russia's President Vladimir Putin, expressing hope that the strained relations between Moscow and Washington would improve.
Russian Police Official Elected Interpol's Vice President For Europe RFE/RL 10 Nov 2016 -- A Russian police official has been elected as a vice president for Interpol for the first time.
Russian Becomes Interpol Vice President for First Time Since Moscow Joined Body Sputnik 10 Nov 2016 -- A Russian citizen was elected Interpol's vice president by 127 votes in support with only 10 against.
Russia Says Its Officials Were in Contact With Trump Campaign VOA 10 Nov 2016 -- Russian government officials were in contact with members of Donald Trump's campaign prior to Tuesday's election, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Thursday.
Ukrainian sabotage group detained in Crimea: Russia Press TV 10 Nov 2016 -- Russia says it has arrested a group of Ukrainian saboteurs suspected of planning attacks against military sites and vital infrastructure in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry Sabotage Group Detained in Crimea - Security Service Sputnik 10 Nov 2016 -- Russia's Federal Security Service stated that an Ukrainian Defense Ministry's secret subversive group has been detained in Sevastopol on suspicion of preparing acts of sabotage on military sites in Crimea.
Russia rejects UN plea to extend Aleppo ceasefires Press TV 10 Nov 2016 -- Russia has rejected a UN request to prolong future humanitarian pauses in Syria's battered city of Aleppo, saying such a move would enable the foreign-backed militants operating there to regain strength.
Russian ships chase away Dutch sub engaged in 'awkward' maneuvers Press TV 09 Nov 2016 -- A Russian naval group stationed in the Mediterranean was forced to chase away a Dutch submarine after it approached them for monitoring purposes, says the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russia Says Drives Off 'Dangerously' Close NATO Submarine In Mediterranean RFE/RL 10 Nov 2016 -- Russian warships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea drove away a Dutch submarine that Moscow contended was shadowing its squadron in a "dangerous" way.
'Very Risky Period': Trump's Effect On U.S.-Russian Relations, As Seen In Moscow RFE/RL 10 Nov 2016 -- Two days after the election of real-estate tycoon Donald Trump as the next president of the United States, independent Russian political analysts are wrestling with what it could mean for bilateral relations.
Russian Diplomats Met With Trump, Clinton Teams During Campaign RFE/RL 10 Nov 2016 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Russian diplomats spoke with the teams of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during the U.S. presidential election campaign.
Trump, Putin Have 'Phenomenally Close Conceptual Approach to Foreign Policy' Sputnik 10 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump have shared an astoundingly close approach to foreign policy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday.
'It's Time for Trump to Keep His Pledges on Recognition of Crimea Referendum' Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- The time for Donald Trump to keep his campaign pledges on recognizing the Crimea referendum has come, Russian lawmaker Natalia Poklonskaya said on Wednesday.
Jubilation, Caution, Concern As Russia Reacts To 'Great American Revolution' RFE/RL 09 Nov 2016 -- As the news of Donald Trump's upset victory in the U.S. presidential election rolled into Russia, there was jubilation among many allies of President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin -- which has demonized Hillary Clinton and seemed to root for the Republican candidate -- while some politicians predicted the stunning result would have little effect on badly strained U.S. ties.
Russian Upper House Speaker Hopes for Restoration of Ties After Trump's Victory Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections offers hope for restoration of constructive cooperation between Russia and the United States, and Russia is ready to do its utmost for the purpose, Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matvienko said Wednesday.
Putin Receiving Credentials From Ambassadors, Commenting on Trump's Victory Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- President Vladimir Putin is received credentials from ambassadors to Russia. He commented on the results of the US presidential election.
Trump's Victory Does Not Mean All Russia-US Contentious Issues Will Disappear Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin repeatedly said Russia is seeking good relations with America and Moscow and Washington have many fields for cooperation.
Putin Congratulates Trump on Victory in US Presidential Election - Kremlin Sputnik 09 Nov 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, voicing hope that joint work will resolve the crisis in bilateral ties, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
Russia Congratulates Trump, Hopes for Better Relations VOA 09 Nov 2016 -- Russia warmly welcomed the presidential election victory of Donald Trump with officials, analysts, and ordinary citizens cautiously hoping it could turn a new page in relations between Russia and the United States.
Further cooperation seen as Li, Putin meet People's Daily 09 Nov 2016 -- Premier Li Keqiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in Moscow, continuing bilateral high-level exchanges and signaling a desire for further cooperation.
Trump's Victory is 'New Day, Fresh Start Between US-Russian Relations' Sputnik 09.11.2016 - Donald Trump, who won the US presidential elections, is likely to take efforts to normalize relations with Russia due to an understanding that positive Washington-Moscow cooperation is an important factor for the growth of global economy...
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 3, 2016 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Nov 2016

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