International
Medvedev Gets Expanded Authority to Send Troops Abroad
The Federation Council of Russia is set to give President Medvedev increased personal authority to deploy troops abroad; namely, in its own defense, in the defense of citizens abroad, and to fight pirates.
Dec 10, 2009 | Continued
Saakashvili Accuses Russian Researchers of Espionage
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has accused two Russian researchers banned from entering Georgia of working for Russian security services.
Dec 3, 2009 | Continued
New Military Doctrine to Allow Preemptive Nuclear Strike
A revamped version of Russia’s military doctrine includes a provision that will allow for a preemptive nuclear strike in situations deemed critical to national security.
Nov 24, 2009 | Continued
Russia Dismisses NATO Concern at War Games
The Russian ambassador to NATO has dismissed concerns about recent war games between Russia and Belarus close to the Polish border, which NATO says were “the largest since the end of the Cold War.”
Nov 20, 2009 | Continued
Putin Threatens to Cut Gas to Europe
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin issued a threat on Wednesday that gas supplies to Europe would be cut off if Ukraine begins to siphon off unpaid energy resources.
Nov 12, 2009 | Continued
Russia Worries About the Price of Oil, Not a Nuclear Iran
Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov calls for President Barack Obama to face the reality of Russia’s interests in continued high tensions in the Middle East, and to take a serious stance in talks with Moscow over Iran’s nuclear program.
Oct 28, 2009 | Continued
Russia In the News: September 13, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
Sep 14, 2009 | Continued
Other Russia Response to US House Committee Hearing
Other Russia press release response to the July 28 US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on US-Russia relations and the testimony of Obama administration officials.
Aug 14, 2009 | Continued
The Makings of a Second Russian-Georgian War?
As the first anniversary of Russia’s war with Georgia approaches, the area is showing signs that violence may flare up once again. Journalist Yuri Simonyan discusses the deteriorating situation in South Ossetia for the Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper.
Aug 3, 2009 | Continued
Medvedev Visits Contested South Ossetia Region
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev arrived in South Ossetia Friday for a working visit, and reiterated Russian commitment to creating an independent South Ossetian state.
Jul 13, 2009 | Continued