Former Soviet Union Situation Reports

Russia: Muslim Cleric Killed In Dagestan

An unidentified gunman shot and killed a Muslim cleric in the Russian province of Dagestan, police said Aug. 4, AP reported.
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 07:16

Russia: North Caucasus Islamists Should Not Come To Syria, Syrian Warlord Says

North Caucasus Islamists should not join the war in Syria but should continue jihad in Russian cities outside the North Caucasus, a Syrian jihadist warlord said in a video message dated July 30, RIA Novosti reported Aug. 1.
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 11:45

Russia: Snowden Granted Refugee Status

Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has been given refugee status in Russia, Reuters reported Aug. 1.
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 08:03

Iran: Russian President To Visit

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 03:40

Uzbekistan: Border Guard Reportedly Killed By Kyrgyz Counterpart

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 03:59

Russia: Moscow Considers Loan For Damascus

Russia is considering giving a loan to Syria and still intends to send the regime in Damascus S-300 missiles despite protestations from the West, Now Media reported July 22, citing statements from Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Qadri Jamil.
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 05:33

Russia: Opposition Leader Vows To Resume Mayoral Campaign

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has returned to Moscow and has announced that he plans to continue to campaign as a candidate in Moscow's mayoral race, Voice of America reported July 20.
Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 06:59

Russia: Convicted Opposition Candidate Released Temporarily

A Russian court on July 19 released opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was convicted on July 18 of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison, AP reported.
Friday, July 19, 2013 - 03:28

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