Chavez to Visit Russia
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is planning to visit Russia, Belarus and Iran to reinforce ties with some of his close allies.
Russia, Ukraine to set up consortium to produce equipment for nuclear power plants
Ukraine's nuclear power plant state operator Energoatom and Russia's Atomenergomash, controlled by the state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, have reached an agreement to set up a consortium to launch local production of equipment for nuclear power plants.
Medvedev slams Belarusian leader in run-up to presidential poll
The Kremlin stepped up its criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday, shortly after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused the autocratic leader of creating ill-will between the two nations.
Turkey vows continuing support of Kyrgyzstan
Turkey will continue to extend support to Kyrgyzstan, the Turkish foreign minister has said, adding that his country favored peace and prosperity prevailing in Kyrgyzstan and in Central Asia.
Russian, Ukrainian leaders to talk cooperation, attend forum
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych will on Monday discuss energy and nuclear cooperation, and aircraft construction at a meeting in the southern Russian town of Gelendzhik
China seeks stability above all else in N.Korea
As North Korea moves ahead with its plans for a father-son succession, China will maintain rock-solid ties with its erratic neighbour to ensure stability on the common border at all costs, experts say.
Pro-Russia Party Fails to Topple Latvian Government
Despite polls predicting that a pro-Russia party would win Latvia's weekend elections, the ruling government won a mandate to keep Latvia on the path of IMF-led austerity instead of renewed ties with Russia.
Russia eyes mutual military restraint with NATO
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko on Saturday expounded on his country's positions on several issues related to the relationship between Russia and NATO.
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