More of the Same for 2010?

More of the same for 2010 ‘toon.

Putin: Disclose Missile Defence Plans - Nuke Deal Held Up

Trust but verify, that seems to be the motto for Russia's PM Vladimir Putin.  On Tuesday Russian PM Vladimir Putin urged Washington to disclose its missile defence plans before talks on a new Strategic Arms...

Ill-omened Russian passenger train may not survive next time

NowPublic already reported today that several carriages came off the tracks as an express passenger train was en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg in Russia.The President of the Russian Federation Dmitry...

Fire triggers blast at Russian ammunition depot: Atleast 2 killed

The Russian city of Ulyanovsk was rocked by blasts after a fire triggered multiple explosions at a military depot located on the outskirts of the city. The city is located in the Volga region. At least 2 people are...

Putin takes Italian PM for Ride - On a Water Bomber

While the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi visited Russia over the weekend, Prime Minster Vladimir Putin took him for a ride on the Russian water bomber, the amphibious aircraft, the Be-200. See video. "...

Obama’s Misstep On Iran

Obama’s Misstep On Iran   We cannot listen to Iran’s Ahmadinejad posturing on the expansion of the Iranian atomic energy program, without recalling Obama’s dramatic reversal on the U.S. land based missile defense system in Europe only days ago. The blunder was not...

Prime Minister Putin praises Obama on Missile Defence Decision

   Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has praised President Obama's decision to scrap plans for missile defence as a right and brave move.Putin is also urging that the United States to scrap trade...

Putin hints at return as Russian President in 2012

Spy master, Judo expert, University professor, Politician, President, Prime Minister, gay icon... Looks like Russians are not going to get tired of the multi-dimentional personality of Vladimir Putin. The noises...

Valdai Global Experts Drill Putin, Will He Run For President 2012

Where in the world is there a country that would be willing to meet with international experts to discuss the politics of their country? To be put in a hot seat with questions that are often controversial topics?...

Poland angry at Soviet war role

" Polish President Lech Kaczynski has voiced his anger at the Soviet role in World War II at commemorations marking the beginning of the global conflict. In front of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and other...

Moscow MAKS Airshow: Superjets, SU-35, Yak-130, Space Flights

MAKS airshow, in Moscow, took off on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009, and will propel all week, until August 23. Vladimir Putin opened the ceremonies after a minute of silence for Colonel Igor Tkachenko, commander of the...

Pikalyovo and Other Monocities to Receive Kremlin Rescue

Pikalyovo.... what comes to mind when you hear that? In Russia, it has to symbolize "monocities", where small  towns are reliant on one employer. There are approximately 800 small towns (50,000 pop.)...

Putin Dives to the Depths of Lake Baikal, Enough to Save it?

Is there a depth to Vladimir Putin's soul? In a recent dive into the world's deepest lake, Putin has brought awareness of the environmental issues of this Pearl of Russia  to the surface once again. ...

47 arrested in anti-Kremlin demonstration in Moscow

Nearly 50 protesters were arrested on Triumfalnaya Square in Moscow after attending an anti-Kremlin rally. The Russian opposition leader Eduard Limonov was also detained. Nearly 200 protesters had gathered on the square and were shouting anti-Putin slogans, but the rally was...

No Obamamania in Russia?

Barack Obama's visits at home and abroad have garnered adoring crowds and cheers during his visits. But in Russia, there was no cheering crowds, but just some smiles and waves, perhaps the reflection of...

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