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Russia wary of deeper nuclear arms cuts

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:19:11 -0400

MOSCOW - Russia's top military officer on Thursday voiced skepticism about deeper nuclear arms cuts, saying they should require parallel reductions in non-nuclear precision weapons.

Moscow blasts alleged vote theft at Eurovision

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:08:54 -0400

MOSCOW - Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts - alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:50:15 -0400

SOCHI, Russia - The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses.

Putin and Netanyahu to discuss Syrian conflict

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:54 -0400

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin's talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Russia on Tuesday will focus on the situation in Syria, the Kremlin said, amid growing concerns that Moscow may soon provide Damascus with an advanced anti-aircraft weapon.

Kerry to talk Syria, terrorism in Russia next week

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:59:38 -0400

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State John Kerry is headed to Russia next week for talks on Syria, Iran and terrorism concerns that have spiked since the Boston Marathon bombings.

Putin, Japanese leader step up peace treaty effort

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:37:29 -0400

MOSCOW - The leaders of Russia and Japan have instructed their diplomats to intensify efforts to work out a peace treaty between the two nations.