U.S.-Russian Summit 2009

The Russians intend to test U.S. President Barack Obama during meetings on July 6-8. Obama has been signaling that he will be tough on key issues, which will create a situation fraught with difficulty.

U.S. - Russian Summit
U.S.-Russian Summit: Building an Air Bridge to Afghanistan
July 7, 2009 1955 GMT
A deal has been signed to allow U.S. military personnel, equipment and supplies bound for Afghanistan to go through Russian airspace. [more]
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U.S.-Russian Summit: Iran and BMD
July 7, 2009 1810 GMT
Russian and U.S. leadership have deferred negotiations on two of the most contentious issues standing between Moscow and Washington. [more]
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U.S.-Russian Summit: The Importance of a New START for Moscow
July 7, 2009 1801 GMT
Both the United States and Russia want a new nuclear disarmament treaty, but the issue is more important for Moscow than for Washington. [more]
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U.S.-Russian Summit: Kyrgyzstan Reverses on Manas
July 7, 2009 1724 GMT
Kyrgyzstan has agreed to allow the United States to continue using Manas Air Base. [more]
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U.S.-Russian Summit: Negotiating NATO Expansion
July 7, 2009 1625 GMT
The United States appears to be willing to concede NATO expansion in order to bargain with Russia on other issues. [more]
Chinese President Hu Jintao at an Italy-China economic forum in Rome on July 6
U.S.-Russian Summit: China Watches the Developments
July 7, 2009 1107 GMT
China has an interest in the outcome of the ongoing U.S.-Russian summit. [more]
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