Medvedev, Putin to ‘decide together’ on future of ruling tandem | Top Russian news and analysis online | ‘RIA Novosti’ newswire: “Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview published on Thursday that he and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin would make a joint decision on the future of their ‘effective’ ruling tandem. Medvedev, who was [...]
Archives: 25 February 2010
February 25, 2010
February 25, 2010
February 25, 2010
Medvedev dismisses wish to return to Soviet times | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire
Medvedev dismisses wish to return to Soviet times | Top Russian news and analysis online | ‘RIA Novosti’ newswire: “Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he does not want the return of Soviet times. Asked in an interview with Paris Match whether he shared many Russians’ nostalgic memories of Soviet times, Medvedev said emotions should not [...]
February 25, 2010
Yanukovych pledges to keep Ukraine out of military alliances | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire
Yanukovych pledges to keep Ukraine out of military alliances | Top Russian news and analysis online | ‘RIA Novosti’ newswire: “New Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said on Thursday that Kiev will build relations with both Europe and former Soviet republics, but will not form any military alliances either with NATO or Russia. ‘The challenges which [...]
February 25, 2010
Professional snipers exercise near Moscow | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire
Professional snipers exercise near Moscow | Top Russian news and analysis online | ‘RIA Novosti’ newswire: “Accurate shooting and skilful camouflage are the main secrets of a successful sniper. About a hundred soldiers from the Moscow Military District gathered at firing ranges in Naro-Fominsk near Moscow to sharpen their target-shooting skills.Soldiers use time-tested Dragunov sniper [...]
February 25, 2010
Russia's new Ground Forces chief urges drastic cuts in tanks | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire
Russia’s new Ground Forces chief urges drastic cuts in tanks | Top Russian news and analysis online | ‘RIA Novosti’ newswire: “Russia’s newly appointed chief of Ground Forces said on Thursday Russia would do well with half the number of tanks it has today. ‘Currently, there are 20,000 tanks of all modifications in service but [...]
February 25, 2010
Lavrov says Russia ready to restart regular air services with Georgia | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire
Lavrov says Russia ready to restart regular air services with Georgia | Top Russian news and analysis online | ‘RIA Novosti’ newswire: “Russia is ready to restart regular air services with Georgia, halted over the August 2008 military conflict between the two ex-Soviet republics, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Russia’s Transportation Ministry allowed [...]
February 25, 2010
GM to Shut Down Hummer After Sale Fails – CBS News
GM to Shut Down Hummer After Sale Fails – CBS News: “General Motors Co. said Wednesday it will shut down Hummer after its bid to sell the brand to a Chinese company collapsed. Heavy equipment maker Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co. pulled out of the deal for Hummer, known for its hulking, military-style SUVs, [...]