| October 2006 |
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A Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Dmitry Donskoi nuclear submarine in the White Sea self-destructed after it deviated from its trajectory, the Russian Navy press service said Wednesday. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday criticized hard-line parties participating in talks on North Korea's nuclear program, commented on high-profile scandals in Israel and relations with former Soviet republics, and addressed the domestic problems of illegal immigration and xenophobia. 
North Korea has allowed one South Korean vessel and one plane to enter its waters and airspace to search for sailors from a Russian cargo ship that sank in the West Pacific, South Korea's coast guards reported by phone Wednesday. 
Russia's natural resources minister on Wednesday gave the country's environmental watchdog another month to complete its inquiry into alleged violations in implementing the Shell-led Sakhalin II energy project while the project operator admitted to damaging the eco-system of the country's largest island, off the Pacific coast. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he is not ready to name his successor, but may do so at a later date. 
Russia's actions in relation to Georgia are not driven by its alleged territorial ambitions in the South Caucasus region or by plans to prevent Georgia from joining NATO, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday during a televised question-and-answer session. 
Russia is ready to hold talks on extending the presence of its Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine's Crimea, the president said Wednesday. 



