Former Soviet Union Situation Reports

Russia: Putin Has No Plan To Visit Island In Kurils, Spokesman Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to visit one of the Russian-held islands also claimed by Japan in the Southern Kuril Islands (called the Northern Territories in Japan), a Russian presidential spokesman said July 8, Kyodo reported July 9, citing Tass.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 01:42

North Korea: Nuclear Negotiator Visits Russia

North Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye-Gwan left for Russia on July 2, Naharnet reported, citing North Korean state media.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 05:13

Kazakhstan: Russian Rocket Explodes During Liftoff

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 02:10

Russia: Rebels Kill Policeman, Injure 14 Others In Chechnya

Rebels in Chechnya killed a Russian policeman and injured 14 others June 29 after opening fire on a police patrol in the southern district of Shatoi, a police spokesman said, Reuters reported.
Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 06:34

Syria: Russia Removes Military Personnel From Country

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 08:37

Brazil, China: Presidents Discuss Action Against U.S. Monetary Policy

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff called Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 24 to coordinate actions against U.S. monetary policy, Folha de Sao Paulo reported.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 06:34

Russia: New Nuclear Arms Reduction Deals Must Be Multilateral, Foreign Minister Says

Any upcoming treaties on nuclear arms reduction will need to involve all countries with nuclear weapons at their disposal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said June 22, RIA Novosti reported, citing Rossia-1.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 07:45

Kyrgyzstan: Legislature Votes To Close Manas Airbase

Lawmakers in Kyrgyzstan voted to shut down the U.S. airbase at the Manas airport, The Hindu reported June 20.
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:03

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