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Georgian Opposition Wants U.S. To Renounce Recognition Of Kosovo
The chairman of Georgia's opposition Labor Party is in Washington to discuss Georgian-U.S.-Russian relations and the recognition of Kosovo and Georgia's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, RFE/RL's Georgian and Russian services report.
Georgian Official: Tbilisi Waiting for Pentagon to Expand Military Assistance
Giorgi Lomsadze and Molly Corso 11/09/09 A EURASIANET PHOTO STORY As the US Marines train Georgian troops for service in Afghanistan, questions remain about whether or not the US coaching is helping the Georgian army to tackle defense challenges closer to home.
Belarusian Parliamentarians To Visit South Ossetia, Abkhazia
A group of Belarusian lawmakers will travel to Georgia and its breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia to decide if they should have parliamentary discussions about the recognizing the regions as independent states, RFE/RL's Belarus Service reports.
Russia will duly handle Vashadze's renunciation of Russian citizenship -spokesman
The application of Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze in which he renounces his Russian citizenship will be duly handled, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko has announced.
Russia stresses tolerance on national holiday
Tens of thousands of people took part in Moscow street rallies and concerts Wednesday on a new national holiday that the Kremlin tried to portray as a celebration of Russia's ethnic diversity.
Bolshoi dancer Iwata receives Russian award
Ballet dancer Morihiro Iwata, a Japanese soloist of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, was awarded the Russian Order of Friendship by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday for his contribution to cultural exchange between Japan and Russia.
MOSCOW, October 30 Russia, U.S. to sign new START before Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize / No recognizing S.Ossetia, Abkhazia - no Russian loans for Ecuador / Top Russian court asked to rule on death penalty moratorium / Most Russians believe country needs political opposition / Kommersant Russia, U.S. to sign new START before Obama receives Nobel ...
Abkhazia's National Bank chief survives assassination attempt
The head of Abkhazia's National Bank survived an assassination attempt as he traveled to work on Wednesday morning, the former Georgian republic's interior minister said.
Ecuador leader in Russia for energy, defence talks
Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa was Thursday in Moscow on a mission to obtain Russian military hardware and loans, with Russia reportedly hoping he will recognize Georgian rebel regions in return.
Washington says talks to replace START 1 to continue in Moscow
Washington says its U.S. National Security Adviser James Jones' primary aim of visiting Russia is to negotiate a new nuclear arms cuts treaty to replace START 1, a spokesman for the White House said.
My Trip to Russia: Energy Resources Look Appealing
Highlighted by meetings with executives of buy-recommendations Gazprom and Lukoil , I had a memorable first visit to Russia last week .
...and it took me to Moscow - Moscow, Central Russia, Russian Federation
My first night in the Russian capital came to a close at 10am with sushi in the swish residence of some Peruvian diplomats.
Russia demands release of two men detained in Georgia
Moscow is demanding the release of a Russian human rights activist and a retired army officer detained in Georgia, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
'Diaghilev. The Beginning' focuses on the early projects of the impresario. As part of the Diaghilev.
Kremlin says Turkey approves South Stream work | Industries | Energy | Reuters
"Kremlin says Turkey approves South Stream work Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:37pm EDT MOSCOW, Oct 19 - The Kremlin said on Monday that Turkey had given Russia the go ahead to begin work in Turkish waters on the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline to Europe." More: Kremlin says Turkey approves South Stream work Industries Energy Reuters C ontact The ...
Sultry spy who fooled Hollywood
ELIZAVETA MUKASEI, KGB spy and half one of the most famous husband-and-wife duos in the history of espionage.
Moscow more modern, but Soviet signs linger
Moscow more modern, but Soviet signs linger Most striking reminder is Lenin's Mausoleum By The Associated Press Sat.
Clinton in talks with Russian about Iran
Final 1 - The dollar gains on its Japanese counterpart in Asian trading Tuesday as Tokyo markets re-open after a three-day holiday weekend.
Clinton wrapping up 5-day tour of Europe, Russia
Clinton attended the unveiling of a statue of the American poet Walt Whitman at Moscow State University, and then began a round-table discussion with students.
Clinton To Push Russia On Iran During Moscow Visit
When Iran admitted the existence of a previously secret uranium-enrichment plant near the holy city of Qom last month, the news appeared to take Russia by surprise.
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