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19:02 25/02/2008

Russia, N. Korea agree on release of arrested ship - diplomat
18:48 25/02/2008
Russia's general consul in Chongjin, Valery Valkovich, has secured a speedy release of a Russian ship arrested in the Sea of Japan for allegedly violating the North Korean border, a Russian diplomatic source said on Monday.
Russia abides by international law in its support for Serbia - FM
18:09 25/02/2008
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Russia acted in line with international laws by supporting Serbia's efforts to regain its territorial integrity.
Russia will not change its stance on Kosovo - Medvedev
14:56 25/02/2008
First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reaffirmed on Monday that Russia will maintain a firm stand on territorial integrity of Serbia.
Russia, Serbia sign South Stream gas pipeline deal
14:28 25/02/2008
Russia and Serbia signed Monday an agreement on implementation of a project to construct a pipeline for the transit of the Russian natural gas through Serbia to the Balkans and on to other European countries.
Russian filmmakers leave Oscar ceremony with no awards
13:33 25/02/2008
Films directed by Russian filmmakers received no awards at the 80th annual Academy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles late on Sunday.

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