| May 2008 |
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The creation of a Russian military base in Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia would increase the security of Russia's borders in the region, Russia's Air Force commander said on Thursday. 
An inner Cabinet, comprising deputy prime ministers and issue-specific ministers, could be formed within the Russian government, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. 
Russia is taking steps to ensure the safety of its facilities and citizens in Iran following reports of a planned terrorist attack on the Russian consulate in Rasht, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. 
Algeria has asked Russia to deliver between 14 and 16 additional Su-30 Flanker fighters in exchange for the MiG-29 Fulcrum aircraft it was supposed to receive under a contract that was terminated this year, a Russian business daily said. 
The third reactor at the Leningrad nuclear power station, located in northwest Russia, was shut down by an emergency protection system on Thursday. 
Russia have beaten Switzerland 6-0 to progress to the semifinals of the World Hockey Championships in Canada. 
Russia has successfully launched a Progress M-64 cargo spacecraft to deliver fuel, food and other supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), a Mission Control spokesman said on Thursday. 



