Tag: Russia
How does WTO membership affect Russia and Europe?
After 18 long years, the Russian bear has finally entered the WTO cage – or is on the verge of doing so. Georgia was...
Russia vote exposes chinks in Putin’s armour
The United Russia party of Vladimir Putin saw its popularity ratings crumble in elections in a number of Russian regions where it won barely...
Foul play claimed as Russia votes in Putin test
Russians voted on Sunday in parliamentary polls seen as a test of Vladimir Putin’s personal authority ahead of a planned return to the presidency,...
Russia braces for parliamentary elections
Russians prepared Saturday for parliamentary elections amid dwindling support for the ruling United Russia party and unprecedented pressure on election observers. Voting in the...
Russia warns US of plugging NATO supply lines
Russia may not let NATO use its territory to supply troops in Afghanistan if the alliance doesn’t seriously consider its objections to a US-led...
Russia activates missile warning system near EU
Russia on Tuesday activated a radar warning system against incoming missiles in its exclave of Kaliningrad on the borders of the EU, in response...
Russia calls for end to ‘ultimatums’ against Syria
Russia on Tuesday urged an end to "ultimatums" against its Middle East ally Syria following the approval of Arab League sanctions and a call...
Putin party to lose support in Russia polls
The party of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is expected to win legislative polls Sunday, but with a reduced majority, as signs grow of an...
Putin moves closer to presidency with nomination
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Sunday moves closer to the presidency he relinquished after two terms in 2008 by accepting his party's nomination...
Putin awaits Russia’s presidential nomination
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will be nominated to run in Russia’s March presidential polls Sunday in a ruling party congress that hopes to ride...
Russia warns of nuclear conflict risk on borders
Russia’s top military commander warned on Thursday of a growing threat of conflicts along its borders that could even escalate into a nuclear war.“The...
World should urge Syrian opposition to stop violence: Russia
Russia said the world community should call on all sides in Syria including the opposition to stop violence, saying the Arab League's recent peace...
Russia sends astronauts back to space after mishaps
Russia on Monday successfully launched three astronauts for the International Space Station, boosting morale after accidents raised doubt about the reliability of its space...
Soviet scientist denies helping Iran develop atomic bomb
A Soviet scientist has denied being the brains behind Iran’s nuclear programme, despite US media reports that he helped put Tehran on the threshold...
The promise of SCO
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation holds an interest for Pakistan for a number of reasons. So does Pakistan for the SCO. All countries bordering Afghanistan which...
Russia endorses full SCO membership for Pakistan
For the first time, Russia publicly endorsed Pakistan’s bid to get full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), as (Russian) Prime Minister Vladimir...
Russia warns against any military strike on Iran
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Monday that any military strike against Iran would be a grave mistake with unpredictable consequences.
Russia is deeply...
