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Nato appeals to Russia for more help in Afghanistan
The head of Nato appealed to Russia for greater help with the war in Afghanistan yesterday as he sought to repair relations between the military alliance and Moscow.
Kremlin sacks official caught up in Hermitage lawyer death
The Kremlin has sacked Anatoly Mikhalkin as head of the tax crimes department at the Moscow branch of the Interior Ministry, the unit which was responsible for sending Mr Magnitsky to prison where he died last month.
India's case for permanent seat in UNSC legitimate: Rao
On Board Special Aircraft, Dec 8 : Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao today said India's case for a permanent seat in the United Nation's Security Council was a legitimate one, a view that was endorsed by traditional allies like Russia.
Atlantic Eye: Cold War Milestones And Passages
Last month I made pit stops in Morocco, Spain, Germany and Hungary. Those stops brought with them intense emotions with memories of the Velvet Revolution, the fall of communism and current political affairs.
PM's Russia Trip 'Extremely Productive'
PM's Russia trip 'extremely productive' posted 15 hrs ago - by sulekha news 38 Views View Source: Sarwar Kashani Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Indian Prime Minister Manmoham Singh enter a hall during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday, Dec.
Vice-Primer Sergey Ivanov May be Responsible for North Caucasus
Paper 'Nezavisimaia Gazeta' reports that President Medvedev want to appoint Vice Primer Sergey Ivanov as personal responsible for the North Caucasian affairs.
Russia Mourns Victims of Lame Horse Night Club Horrific Fire
Victims of the Lame Horse night club fire - 112 people - are going to be buried in the city of Perm today, December 7. The whole country is mourning the victims on December 7, 2009, in accordance with the decree signed by President Medvedev, RIA Novosti news agency reports.
Historic pact will expand horizon of Indo-Russian nuke ties: PM
Visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday expressed the hope that the signing of the landmark inter-governmental agreement on the peaceful use of atomic energy between India and Russia would expand the horizon of nuclear relationship between the two countries.
Russia declares Dec 7 as day of national mourning over Perm blast
Moscow, Dec 5 : President Dmitry Medvedev has declared December 7 as a day of national mourning over the tragic fire blast in the Russian city of Perm in Urals.
India, Russia express concern over safety of Nuclear Weapons in the region
Russian President Medvedev on Monday expressed concerns over the safety of nuclear weapons in Iran and other neighbouring countries.
Pakistan-based terror to figure in Russia talks
The brand of terrorism that has its roots in Pakistan 'will figure prominently' during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's talks with Russian leaders in Moscow, official sources said.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Moscow visit to begin on Sunday
New Delhi, Dec.5 : Prime Minister will be in Moscow for the Annual Summit Meeting with the Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday.
N-ties, defence deals, trade & visa issues top Singhs Russia visit agenda
Huma Siddiqui Posted: Friday, Dec 04, 2009 at 2138 hrs IST Updated: Friday, Dec 04, 2009 at 2138 hrs IST New Delhi: Russia and India have decided to give a fresh impetus to sluggish trade ties that remain much below potential despite strong political ties between the two countries.
OSCE Lukewarm on Medvedev Plan
Foreign policy chiefs from 56 countries said Tuesday that they hoped to reach a new security agreement that would cover much of the northern hemisphere but were lukewarm about a Russian proposal.
Russia, Vatican To Upgrade Relations
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has told Pope Benedict he has decided to upgrade diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Moscow to the highest level.
Afghanistan is an International Effort
High Commissioner is a Coordinator of Resources and Building Capacity/ Not About Bypassing the Afghan Government/ Commissioner is Being Discussed Informally/ Further Discussions in Brussels/ Commissioner is Not a Requirement/ A Better Way to Coordinate for the Afghan People/ Secretary Looks Forward to Discussing this Idea/ Secretary Normally Speaks ...
Are the EU and Russia becoming the new global power?
Russian President, Dmitry Medvdev, has sent a security proposal to European security agencies, including NATO and the EU.
A train which derailed North of Moscow overnight killing more than two dozen people was an act of terror say Fox News sources in the Russian Presidenta s and Prime Ministers offices.
Ill-omened Russian passenger train may not survive next time
NowPublic already reported today that several carriages came off the tracks as an express passenger train was en route from Moscow to St.
'Iran a lesser threat than North Korea'
Iran is not as great a threat to global security as other nuclear-proliferating countries such as North Korea and Pakistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told European Jewish leaders in a meeting in Moscow on Thursday afternoon.
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