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Putin: Russia Shouldn't Be U.S. Opponent

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia's role should not be to counter the United States, adding that Washington was "our principal partner," with close positions on issues such as global security, nonproliferation and disarmament. Complete Story

Analysts Urge Russia to Diversify Economy

Russia has come a long way since its 1998 default on $40 billion of Soviet-era debt, burying its image of a handout-hungry giant and positioning itself as one of the world's energy superpowers.

Russia Registers Concern With N. Korea

Russia summoned the North Korean ambassador Wednesday to express concern after missile tests that frightened residents in a Pacific Coast city just dozens of miles from where one of them reportedly fell into the sea.

At Least 5 Russians Killed in Chechnya

Gunmen attacked a Russian military convoy in the Chechnya region Tuesday, killing at least five troops and wounding as many as 25 others, officials said. Pro-rebel Web sites claimed more than 20 Russian soldiers were killed.

Russia Investigates Attacks on Minorities

Prosecutors said Monday that they are investigating the weekend stabbings of five ethnic minorities as hate crimes.

Man Missing Since WWII Returns to Japan

A 79-year-old Japanese man who went missing at the end of World War II and resurfaced nearly six decades later in Russia went back to his homeland Sunday to be reunited with relatives.

Russia Ends Currency Restrictions on Ruble

Russia lifted the last remaining restrictions on the ruble Saturday, clearing the way for making the currency fully convertible.

Putin Calls for Voice for Opposition

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that opposition groups should have more outlets for expressing their views.

Russia Pirate Industry Is Booming

When "The Da Vinci Code" premiered in Moscow, Konstantin Zemchenko started his count.

Russia Says Politics Impedes WMD Controls

Russia's defense minister, in an apparent swipe at the United States, said Friday that international efforts to rein in the spread of weapons of mass destruction are being impeded by politics.

Imports Dry Up for Russian Wine-Lovers

Russian wine-lovers face their second crisis in a year under a law taking effect Saturday that will keep virtually all foreign vintages out of liquor stores for at least several months.

Russia Sets Reward for Info on Killings

Russia will pay a $10 million reward for information on the killers of five Russian Embassy staff workers in Iraq, the head of the KGB's successor agency said Friday.

Russia Test-Fires Ballistic Missile

Russia test-fired a ballistic missile Friday from a submarine in the Barents Sea to the Kamchatka peninsula in the country's far east, defense officials said.

Report: Russia Puts Bounty on Iraq Killers

Russia offered a $10 million reward Friday for information on the killers of five Russian Embassy staff workers in Iraq, according to a report.

Chechen Rebel Leader Names Warlord VP

Chechnya's new separatist leader has named warlord Shamil Basayev, wanted by Russia for a string of shocking terrorist attacks, as his vice president in a move that could signal a radicalization of the Chechen rebel movement.

Lavrov: G-8 United on Israel Soldier Issue

Russia's foreign minister said he and his Group of Eight counterparts were "united" Thursday in their demand that an Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants be released.

Russian Prosecutors Target 3 Teen Mags

Russian prosecutors on Wednesday asked media officials to close three popular teenage magazines, arguing the publications propagate sexual activity.

Putin Orders Hunt for Killers of Hostages

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered special services to hunt down and "destroy" the killers of four Russian hostages in Iraq — slayings that shocked Russia and prompted an angry outcry against the U.S.-led coalition.

Putin Orders 4 Hostages' Killers Found

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia's special services to hunt down the killers of four Russian hostages in Iraq, the Kremlin said. "The president has ordered the special forces to take all necessary measures to find and destroy the criminals who killed Russian diplomats in Iraq," the Kremlin press service said.

Putin Orders Probe Into Hostages' Deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian special services to try to find and eliminate the killers of four Russian hostages in Iraq, news agencies reported Wednesday.

Past Russian-U.S. Arms Control Treaties

Previous Russian-U.S. arms control treaties, including START I, which Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Tuesday should be replaced upon expiry by a new agreement:

Putin Urges Weapons-Treaty Talks With U.S.

President Vladimir Putin urged the United States on Tuesday to open talks on a weapons treaty to replace the key START agreement, seizing the initiative in what Russia considers the neglected sphere of arms control with less than three weeks before meeting President Bush in St. Petersburg.

Putin Urges Weapons-Treaty Talks With U.S.

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged the United States to begin negotiations on a new weapons treaty to replace the key START agreement that expires in 2009.

Cargo Ship Docks With Space Station

An unmanned Russian Progress cargo ship carrying 3 tons of food, water and equipment docked with the international space station without problem, a spokesman for Russian Mission Control said Monday.

Putin Orders Probe Into Hostages' Deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian special services to try to find and eliminate the killers of four Russian hostages in Iraq, news agencies reported Wednesday.

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In quotes: Putin webcast

Source: bbc.co.uk

Key quotes from Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking in a special interactive webcast, organised by the BBC and Russia's Yandex website on 6 July 2006. Unfortunately edited and abridged considerably. Hopefully there'll be complete transcript in English available.

A Tale of Two North Koreas

It has become clear to me that the average American live in a bubble. This bubble is certainly permeable and someone really trying to garner an understanding of the rest of the world can do so with enough effort.

Russia and China Resist Calls for Action on North Korea

Source: ft.com

Did we honestly expect anything different? From the article: The world’s big powers appeared divided on Wednesday over whether to respond to provocative North Korean missile tests with United Nations financial sanctions – with Russia and China resisting calls by the US and J …

N.Korea launched 10 missiles: Russian armed forces

Source: today.reuters.com

North Korea launched a total of 10 missiles, the head of Russia's General Staff was quoted as saying on Wednesday, but he could not confirm how many of them were intercontinental weapons.

British Phonographic Industry (BPI) gets go-ahead to sue Russian MP3 site

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Allofmp3.com is the UK's second most popular download site, accounting for 14% of downloads, a survey has said.

Russia pirate industry is booming

Source: news.yahoo.com

When "The Da Vinci Code" premiered in Moscow, Konstantin Zemchenko started his count.

Tragic diary of Russia's 'Anne Frank' relives Stalinist horror

Source: news.independent.co.uk

From the page: -- A 13-year-old schoolgirl who kept a poignant and ultimately tragic diary that recounts what it was like to grow up in Stalin's Soviet Union has been hailed as Russia's answer to Anne Frank. --

Russia lifts controls on currency

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Good news indeed as Russia seeks to integrate itself more firmly into the international economy.

Duma assails Coalition over diplomat deaths

Source: isn.ethz.ch

The Russian State Duma today approved a statement criticizing "occupying countries" in Iraq for failing to prevent the abduction and murder of four Russian diplomats there.

Russia blocked on UN statement on diplomat deaths

Source: alertnet.org

The draft statement put forward by Moscow in New York, if adopted, would put the Security Council on record as "appalled by the horrific death" of the four envoys and condemning "this crime committed by the terrorists."

Russia nears deal with US on WTO entry

Source: lloydslist.com

RUSSIA and the US are said to be close to a market access deal over the Kremlin’s bid to join the World Trade Organisation.

Rice, Lavrov Caught Undiplomatic Over Lunch Ahead of G8 Summit

Source: mosnews.com

Over the clink of glassware, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov challenged U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about proposed language in a statement on behalf of the foreign ministers from the Group of Eight industrial democracies.

Chechnya after war

Source: lrb.co.uk

Officially, the war is over. Russian troops mostly stay inside their heavily fortified bases.

Wrong Lady Crowned Miss World!

Source: hotcostarica.com

The Crown was given to Miss Costa Rica by accident when Miss Russia was suppose to win DOH! Video Included.

U.S. Strategy Right on Iran

Source: americanthinker.com

From the article: The proverbial “elephant in the room” following the May 31st announcement was that the US, Germany, Britain, France, Russia, China and Iran all knew that the offer, in the absence of anything short of a coup in Iran, would be rejected.

Putin Orders Death for Killers of Russians in Iraq

Source: nytimes.com

MOSCOW, June 28 — President Vladimir V. Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia's secret services to find and kill those who kidnapped and killed four Russian Embassy employees in Iraq, the Kremlin announced in a statement.

Ayatollah Rejects Nukes Deal

Source: www9.sbs.com.au

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says that he sees "no use" in negotiating with the US over its nuclear enrichment program but Washington says it doesn’t consider the statement as the last word on the issue.

Putin Orders Hit Squad

Source: www9.sbs.com.au

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken law and order in Iraq into his own hands, ordering his country's secret services to locate and eliminate the murderers of four Russian embassy staff who were kidnapped in Iraq.

Bush Power Abuse Worst in History???? - Pravda.

Source: english.pravda.ru

George W. Bush has broken yet another record for presidential arrogance and suppression of information. Bush, more than any president in history, has invoked the "state secrets privilege" to block lawsuits that supposedly would harm national security.

The New American Cold War

Source: thenation.com

"As a result of the Soviet breakup in 1991, Russia, a state bearing every nuclear and other device of mass destruction, virtually collapsed. During the 1990s its essential infrastructures--political, economic and social--disintegrated.

Is Putin too powerful?

Source: guardian.co.uk

It seems Europe and the US have been upsetting the Russian president Vladimir Putin. No leader likes too be told how to run their country and Putin is no exception.

Will OPEC Hold Up?

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries is a cartel set up in 1960 to keep oil prices high by fixing the supply of crude oil below its demand.

Don't meddle in our affairs, Gorbachev warns the West

Source: timesonline.co.uk

“Russia is not anyone’s domain. Russia will work these things out — together with our partners and friends. The Presidents and Prime Ministers at the G8 can raise whatever they want.

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