Iran sanctions won't stop missiles - Russian senator
The head of a parliamentary foreign affairs committee was quoted on Friday as saying that sanctions on Iran being discussed by world powers would not stop Russia from delivering S-300 surface to air missiles to Tehran.
Russia is getting its 'sphere' back
This week Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made his first state visit to Ukraine. After five years of cold relations between the two countries, this trip was meant to cement much warmer ties with Ukraine’s new, Moscow-friendly leader.
Iran letter to IAEA will advance nuclear talks: Brazil
Iran's letter to the IAEA confirming its deal with Turkey and Brazil over an exchange of uranium will advance negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Friday.
NATO, Russia to link tactical anti-missile systems
NATO and Russia said on Wednesday they intend to boost efforts to develop a joint system to protect their troops from attack by short-range missiles.
Turkey in bid to rally support for Iran nuclear deal
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has phoned world leaders to seek support for a deal Iran agreed to earlier this week to ease tensions over its nuclear program as a US-led coalition pushes for sanctions against Tehran to force it to stop enriching uranium.
Opponent: Saakashvili gets personal ejection seat
An opposition politician claimed that Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili had a personal ejection seat installed on board his jet, but the presidential office denied the claim.
Russia urges Japan to invest in oil, gas developments
Russia’s Deputy Premier Igor Sechin, taking direct aim at Middle Eastern oil producers, has urged Japan to increase its imports of Russian oil in addition to cooperating with his country on the development of its natural resources.
New Iran sanctions being tabled
Sanctions against Iran which include cargo ship inspections are being tabled at the UN Security Council.
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