Russia has strongly objected to Western belligerence towards its allies Syria and Iran, warning that a military assault on the Iranian regime could cause a “chain reaction” that would destabilize the entire world. Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, vowed to veto any United Nations proposal for military intervention in Syria and promised especially to do [...]
Russia: Attack on Iran a ‘Direct Threat to Our Security’ | Russian officials oppose Iran embargo, war
Civilians Stuck in the Middle As Arab League Warns of Syrian Civil War | Battle reported in Zabadani between troops, rebels
US Condemns Russia for Seeking Probe of Libya Killings | Asking for probe of killings a ‘cheap stunt’ insists envoy
Russia Stops Iran From Importing Medical Isotope | US presses Russia for more details amid call for Iran sanctions
Medvedev Promises Inquiry into Election Fraud Allegations | Protesters call for new election
As many as 50,000 people protested in Moscow on Saturday against rampant electoral fraud which benefited Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in recent elections. Protests also took place in 15 other cities from Russia’s Pacific coast to its southwest frontier, contradicting Putin’s public image, promoted by state-controlled media, as an adored and favorable leader. In [...]
Putin Blames US for Post-Election Protests | Clinton: US supports aspirations of Russian people
Clinton Vows to ‘Press Forward on Missile Defense’ Over Russian Objections | ‘It is frankly about Iran,’ insists Secretary of State
Russia Warns of Nuclear Arms Race as Missile Defense Talks Deadlock | NATO says Russia ‘wasting money’ by trying to counter shield
