Former Soviet Union Situation Reports

Syria: Government Agrees To Russian Proposal, Foreign Minister Says

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Sept. 10 that his government had agreed to the Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons under international control for subsequent destruction, AP reported.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 07:39

Libya: Russia To Provide Arms, Training

Russia will provide Libya with arms, military hardware and training to strengthen its border security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sept. 10 after meeting with his Libyan counterpart, Mohamed Abdelaziz, Itar-Tass reported.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 07:33

Syria: Regime Welcomes Russian Weapons Initiative, Foreign Minister Says

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Sept. 9 that the Syrian regime welcomes Russia's plan to place its chemical weapons under the supervision of the international community, Syrian TV reported.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 11:53

Syria: U.N. Chief, British Prime Minister Welcome Chemical Weapons Proposal

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said Sept. 9 that he welcomed a Russian proposal for the Syrian regime to transfer its chemical weapons to the international community for destruction, AFP reported.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 11:47

Syria: Russia To Urge Surrender Of Chemical Weapons

The Russian government will push the Syrian regime to surrender its chemical weapons to the international community for destruction, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, AFP reported Sept. 9.
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 09:33

Syria: Russia May Push For Conference In Moscow

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 05:11

Syria: Al Assad Thanks Russia For Support

Monday, September 9, 2013 - 03:03

Russia: Moscow Exit Polls Show Sobyanin Ahead

Two Moscow mayoral election exit polls have shown Sergei Sobyanin, the Kremlin-appointed acting mayor, as having secured roughly 53 percent of the vote, Reuters reported Sept. 8, citing the state-run RIA and Itar-Tass news agencies.
Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 11:58

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