Former Soviet Union Situation Reports

China, Kazakhstan: Energy Deals Reached

Kazakhstan and China will sign 22 agreements on Sept. 7 worth some $30 billion, including several oil and natural gas deals and one to build a new oil refinery in Kazakhstan, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev said during a news conference after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Reuters reported.
Saturday, September 7, 2013 - 08:20

Syria: No Strikes Without U.N. Backing, Peace Envoy Says

U.N. peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi said Sept. 6 that no country had the right to conduct military strikes against Syria without the approval of the U.N. Security Council, Reuters reported.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 09:01

Russia: Another Ship To Be Sent Toward Syria

Friday, September 6, 2013 - 04:02

Syria: Foreign Minister To Visit Russia

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem will visit Moscow on Sept. 9 to meet with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Sept. 5, AFP reported.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 10:39

Russia: Warships Pass Through Bosporus Toward Syria

Three Russian warships, the intelligence ship SSV-201 Priazovye and two landing ships, passed through the Bosporus on Sept. 5 on their way to the eastern Mediterranean, AFP reported.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 09:23

Syria: Russia Suspends Delivery Of S-300 Missile Systems

Russia has suspended deliveries of S-300 air defense systems to Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Channel One state TV on Sept. 4, AFP reported.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 08:29

Russia: Missile Cruiser Sent To Mediterranean

A Russian missile cruiser is en route to the eastern Mediterranean to take over the navy's operations in the region, a Russian military source said Sept. 4, Reuters reported, citing Interfax.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 06:29

Armenia: Country To Join Customs Union

Armenia has decided to join the Russian-led Customs Union, Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian announced Sept. 3, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 11:30

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