Eastern Europe

Bakiyev: No plans to return as Kyrgyz president

"I do not intend to return to Kyrgyzstan as president," Bakiyev told a news conference in the Belarussian capital Minsk. He fled to Minsk, via …
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Russia to ratify Black Sea Fleet lease on April 27

The matter "is quite urgent and cannot be delayed," Vladimir Aseyev said, deputy chairman of the State Duma Regulations Committee, who announced the …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russia: Not involved in Georgia uranium seizure

The Kremlin’s sharp retort on Thursday followed comments by President Mikhail Saakashvili, who told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his …
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Foreign ministers: NATO’s new strategy must reflect importance of ties with Russia

"The ministers said that the strategy must realistically reflect the new challenges facing NATO, such as cyber-defense and relations with partners, …
Interfax-Ukraine

The Voice of Russia: Russia concerned about nationalistic sentiment in Kirgizia

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Financial Times: Debt sale seen as success for Moscow

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United Press International: Russia bans Scientology literature

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Global Times: Russia dismisses ousted Kyrgyz president’s denial of resignation

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U.S. lawmakers urge Russia not to halt adoptions

The group, led by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y, wants Medvedev to intervene with Russian authorities to ensure that adoptions of Russian children by …
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Time: As Russia reclaims its sphere of influence, the U.S. doesn’t object

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Moldova to take part in Victory Parade in Moscow

"This political decision – to send soldiers of the Moldovan national army to Moscow – was made at the alliance’s extraordinary meeting," Moldovan …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russia criticises NATO’s Afghan anti-drug efforts

Afghanistan, where U.S.-led allies are fighting Taliban insurgents, is the world’s biggest producer of opium and heroin, which drug dealers smuggle to …
Reuters

U.S. assured Manas airbase remains accessible

The Kyrgyz leadership has assured the United States that the U.S. will be given the use of the Manas airbase, she said. This issue was also discussed …
Interfax-Ukraine

Russia rejects Bakiyev’s claims to Kyrgyz presidency

"I know only one thing: that Mr. Bakiyev faxed his resignation back to Bishkek, so this document cannot be rejected by a verbal statement," Russian …
Reuters

Clinton in Estonia for NATO meetings

She arrived slightly later than scheduled after the Iceland volcano’s ash cloud shifted toward Estonia while she was en route from Washington to a …
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Georgia confirms highly enriched uranium seizure

In an interview with The Associated Press, President Mikhail Saakashvili declined to divulge details of the seizure but said the uranium was …
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Hindustan Times: India to arm Russia-built jets with BrahMos missiles

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Chechen leader allegedly ordered killing of rivals

The office of the Chechen president, who has consistently denied widespread allegations of his involvement in murders, abductions and torture, …
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