Eastern Europe

Russia considers new powers for KGB successor

The legislation would allow security officers to summon individuals for informal talks, issue written warnings about "inadmissible" participation in …
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Medvedev: Ratification of Black Sea Fleet treaty shows prevalence of strategic interests over emotions

"I am very happy about it. It shows that common sense has prevailed and Ukraine’s strategic interests have also prevailed over one-minute emotions, …
Interfax-Ukraine

Rogozin: Russian-Ukrainian agreement on Black Sea closes issue of Ukraine’s entry in NATO

"No doubt, such a decision is unprecedented and it will reflect positively on the development of strategic relations between Russia and Ukraine," …
Interfax-Ukraine

Gryzlov hails simultaneous ratification of Black Sea Fleet accord

"So, all agreements at the parliamentary level are implemented as well," Gryzlov said closing a special Duma session at which the agreement was …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russian parliament applauds ratification of Black Sea Fleet accord by Ukraine

The ratification of this document "is apparently important not only for Russian-Ukrainian relations but also for the whole post-Soviet space," deputy …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russian parliament approves Ukraine navy base deal

In the vote, 410 lawmakers from the 450-seat chamber supported the base deal, which was agreed by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich and Russia’s …
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Moscow: Black Sea Fleet accord to prevent Russian-Ukrainian gas conflicts

"The gas aspect of the agreement [on the Black Sea Fleet], we hope, will for a long time, and possibly forever, exclude the possibility of repeating …
Interfax-Ukraine

Battle for Kandahar may be tougher than expected

The U.S. and its NATO allies last week set a goal of starting to transfer control of Afghanistan to the central government by the end of the year, …
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The Wall Street Journal: Dunkin’ Donuts heads back to Russia

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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: Russia seeks closer energy ties with Norway

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The New York Times: Russia’s power and strictly platonic couple

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The New York Times: American seeks denial of visas to Russian officials

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Radio The Voice of Vietnam: Former Soviet Union war veterans visit Vietnam

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Kyrgyz interim government mulls Bakiyev extradition request

Belarus took in President Kurmanbek Bakiyev last week after he fled in the aftermath of a bloody revolt. Moscow made clear he was not welcome in …
Reuters

Medvedev urges preservation of truth about war

"It is very important for the truth about the war to remain in the future so that there are no attempts to re-write the history in favor of any …
Interfax-Ukraine

Opposition rallies in Minsk to mark Chornobyl anniversary

More than 400 people have gathered outside the building of the National Academy of Sciences in Minsk, an Interfax correspondent reported, citing …
Interfax-Ukraine

Kyrgyz interim government strips Bakiyev of presidential immunity

The decision was based on Article 46 of the current Constitution, whereby Bakiyev, who was the head of state at the time, "had no right, as the …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russia to pursue separate World Trade Organization bid

"Russia will formalize its membership separately," First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov told reporters. "It would be beneficial to all if …
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