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Alexander Vatutin Russia deploys new missile warning radar11 февраля 2012 15:51A new-generation radar of the Voronezh class has been put on combat duty outside St. Petersburg as part of this country’s early warning system. Two other Voronezh class radars are already operating in a test mode in Krasnodar region and in Russia's westernmost exclave of Kaliningrad. Pavel Astakhov: Russia must protect its children10 февраля 2012 22:50The adoption of Russian children by foreigners should only take place if there is a bilateral adoption Victor Bout – guilty without guilt9 февраля 2012 23:51On November 2011, Russian businessman Victor Bout was found guilty of arms smuggling by a US court.Recently, the Federal Court of New York declined the request of Mr. Bout’s lawyers to abolish the verdict of “guilty”.Commenting on the US court’s verdict, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the verdict was very suspicious... Syria can solve conflict on its own - Lavrov9 февраля 2012 13:53Russia has reiterated its position on Syria saying that the conflict should be settled only through domestic dialogue and democratic reforms without any outside interference. Tourists advised to exercise caution in Maldives7 февраля 2012 23:23The Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed stepped down on Tuesday following weeks of unrest. He handed over power to Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik. The situation has started to improve. A spokesperson for the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka said that 2,000 Russian tourists currently resting in Maldives have nothing to worry about. Putin:democracy crucial for qualitative state6 февраля 2012 15:54Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has published his fourth article, this time on democracy and the quality of the state, in the Kommersant newspaper. His first article was an introduction to his program as candidate for presidency, the second was dedicated to the national issue, and the third was about economic problems. Arab League setting the stage for outside intervention in Syria29 января 2012 14:41On Saturday the Arab League halted its observer mission in Syria, raising eyebrows in Moscow which said it was surprised and worried by the decision to scrap what it described as a very useful instrument of international oversight over the situation in the troubled Arab state. Barack Obama's man in Moscow26 января 2012 17:07The new US ambassador’s arrival in Moscow did not remain obscure, as Michael McFaul is a very ambiguous figure. On the one hand, he is a scholar, an expert on Russia, on the other, he is a well-known authority in colour revolutions. Global unemployment on the rise25 января 2012 17:22Job creation in the real economy should become a number one economic priority, the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) concludes in its annual report on global employment trends, published earlier this week. Relations between Russia and PACE23 января 2012 22:13The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe which opened in Strasbourg on Monday has no plans to spoil its relations with Russia despite attempts by some factions to initiate an emergency debate on the situation in Russia between the parliamentary and presidential elections. Gitmo legal vacuum territory15 января 2012 21:16In its ten years, the American military prison at Guantanamo Bay has handled almost 800 suspected members of Islamist terror groups such as Al Qaeda and the Taliban. They came from 23 countries on all continents. Gevork Vartanian: life devoted to intelligence11 января 2012 18:40Gevork Vartanian was a true patriot and a bright personality, Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev stated when commemorating the legendary Soviet intelligence officer who died on January 11, aged 87. Vartanian was responsible for a number of successful intelligence operations some of which still remain classified. Even the list of the countries where he worked remains top secret. "Reset" architect becomes new master of Spaso House11 января 2012 18:01Michael McFaul has been sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Russia. The U.S. Administration places a particular emphasis on working together with Russia, one of the most complex and consequential relations America has with any nation in the world, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said after the swear-in ceremony on Capitol Hill. Will McFaul be able to improve Russia-US relations?11 января 2012 16:38An interview with Victor Kremenyuk, Deputy Director at the Institute for the USA and Canadian Studies and Alexander Konovalov, President of the Institute for Strategic Studies and Analysis Damascus committed to cooperation with LAS11 января 2012 11:28Syria is facing profound political reforms. Their essence is the extension of the number of political parties and the establishment of real opposition in the country which would protect people’s interests, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared on Tuesday. The Syrian president said that the parliamentarians had prepared bills stipulating reforms in political and social institutions. Lavrov, LAS Sec-Gen El-Arabi discuss Syria10 января 2012 21:29On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation in Syria with Secretary General of the League of Arab States Nabil El-Arabi by telephone. He said that the Arab League observers should monitor the activity of both the Syrian authorities and the illegal armed groups operating in the country. Serbia will not recognize Kosovo independence10 января 2012 17:05At Orthodox Christmas, Serbian President Boris Tadic visited the Visoki Decani monastery on the territory of the self-proclaimed Kosovo Republic (Serbian Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija). During his visit he made several political declarations which raised Pristina authorities’ displeasure. 2012: what are we in for?2 января 2012 18:43Traditionally, a leap year is expected to bring many challenges. The year 2012 is not going to be an exception. Some problems were ‘inherited’ from the previous year, while new ones will certainly be faced. It is already clear, however, that this year is going to be reach in terms of both political and social life. Israel and Palestinian Authority: a year of missed opportunities and vague prospects30 декабря 2011 16:16The passing year has not met the expectations concerning the Mideast crisis settlement. Israel and the Palestinian Authority failed to resume the negotiation process, while some of the previously reached agreements were put in doubt. Observers say both sides have fallen hostage to their domestic problems, as well as a general trend for political radicalism in the Arab world. Kosovo Serbs: the right to Motherland29 декабря 2011 20:02The outgoing year was a challenging one for Serbs living in densely populated areas of Kosovo and Metohija as they fought for their ethnic identity and the right to live in the land of their ancestors. |
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