Issue 4270. Last Updated: 11/08/2009

2009 U.S.-Russia Summit: Obama in Moscow

Complete coverage of the U.S.-Russia summit, being held July 6-8 in Moscow.

News in Brief

Lukin Frets Over MorarProsecutors Postpone ProbeDobryninskaya Metro DelayFor the Record

Brand-New Missile and Tank Being Built for Army

Reuters
The armed forces will receive a new submarine-based intercontinental ballistic missile next year and a new type of tank in 2009, Deputy Defense Minister Nikolai Makarov said Saturday.

Army Drills Put Flights at Risk

The Associated Press
Air operations carried out by a Russian naval task force sailing from the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean represent a potential threat to the safety of civilian flights in the area, an international pilots' group warned.

Lawmaker Disputes Need for Fair Vote

The Associated Press
The philosophical gap between Russia and the West over what democracy really means widened Friday when a senior State Duma deputy challenged the Council of Europe for even suggesting that the Duma elections should have been fair.

Trucks in Record Line Along Finnish Border

Reuters
Russian trucks have lined up for 100 kilometers at the Finnish border ahead of the holiday season, prompting Helsinki to ask the European Union for help eliminating the record blockage.

Putin Produces DVD on Judo

AP, Reuters
He is better known for political maneuvers, but soon anyone with a DVD player will be able to check out President Vladimir Putin's moves in another area of expertise: judo.

British Council Closure Called Political in Diplomatic Letters

The Associated Press
The Foreign Ministry's decision to close the British Council's regional offices was politically motivated, Britain's ambassador to Moscow said in one of several letters released Friday by the Foreign Office.

Russia Will Allow Artwork to Go to London Exhibit

The Associated Press
Paintings from Russian museums will be permitted to go to London for a major exhibition after British legislation protecting art from seizure comes into force, the Federal Culture and Cinematography Agency said.

Medvedev Will Tour the Regions

By David Nowak
First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will hit the campaign trail next month to court voters ahead of the presidential election, his spokeswoman said.

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