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Russia-NATO draft accords ready for approval - envoy

23:23 03/12/2009

Ambassadors of Russia and NATO states have approved all three documents drafted for Friday's meeting of the Russia-NATO Council at the level of foreign ministers, Russia's envoy to the alliance said.

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Russia establishes diplomatic relations with Vatican
22:47 03/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday signed a decree to establish diplomatic relations with Vatican City, and met with Pope Benedict XVI.
Russian envoy optimistic over joint threat assessment with NATO
21:33 03/12/2009
Russia's envoy to NATO has said a new resolution to be considered by the Russia-NATO Council on assessing joint threats to the Euro-Atlantic space could prove to be a breakthrough.
Main points of Putin's annual Q&A session
20:54 03/12/2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin fielded a wide range of questions from the Russian public during his live TV and radio phone-in on Thursday afternoon.
Putin's Q&A session 2009
20:54 03/12/2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will hold a televised question-and-answer session with the Russian public on Thursday, December 3, his second as prime minister.
Putin says Sochi Olympic preparations will not harm environment
19:52 03/12/2009
The Russian government will work to ensure that the construction of facilities for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi does not harm the environment, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
Outlook bright for Russia's aircraft industry - Putin
19:42 03/12/2009
The Russian prime minister on Thursday pledged a steady flow of contracts for the domestic aircraft industry, and said it was facing a bright future.
Berlusconi praises Russia's European security initiatives
18:59 03/12/2009
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Thursday he thinks "highly" of the Russian president's European security proposal.
Gazprom, Eni sign deal to include EDF in South Stream project
18:41 03/12/2009
Russian gas monopoly Gazprom and Italy's energy giant Eni signed on Thursday a memo of understanding to include France's EDF into the South Stream gas pipeline project.
Putin pledges ruthless fight against Caucasus militants
18:40 03/12/2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledged radical measures to end a surge of militant violence in the North Caucasus, but said a new war is not expected in the region.
Putin warns against ill wishing to U.S. economy
18:33 03/12/2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday against any ill wishing, including economic, to the U.S. or any other country.
Russia to continue helping U.S. in Afghanistan - Medvedev
18:32 03/12/2009
Russia would continue to assist the U.S. in its military operation in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said following a Russian-Italian summit on Wednesday.
Putin does not consider himself 'great'
18:05 03/12/2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he does not consider himself a "great" person and does not suffer from depression.
Putin says Stalin's legacy can't be judged in black and white
17:52 03/12/2009
Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's legacy remains ambiguous, and his achievements should be remembered as well as the crimes against the nation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
Putin: 'No information on Iran's work on nuclear weapons'
17:38 03/12/2009
"We have no information on Iran's work on nuclear weapons," the prime minister said during an annual televised question-and-answer session with Russians.
Putin reiterates need for military reform to ensure security
17:19 03/12/2009
The Russian Armed Forces must keep up with modern challenges to reliably ensure national security, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Yukos sale proceeds spent on housing and utilities fund - Putin
17:18 03/12/2009
The proceeds from the sale of assets of the now defunct oil company Yukos were spent on establishing a fund for housing and utilities sector reforms, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Putin criticizes show-off behavior of Russia's super-rich
17:14 03/12/2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has criticized Russia's super-rich for their ostentatious spending habits, and urged them to use their wealth to benefit their country.
Lukashenko declares commitment to stronger ties with Russia
17:13 03/12/2009
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has reiterated his commitment to boosting ties with Russia during a meeting with a Russian presidential envoy on Thursday.
Putin calls for animal conservation in Russia
17:06 03/12/2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin called on Thursday for the conservation of endangered polar bears, Caucasian and Far Eastern leopards.

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