All News, Russia and former Soviet Union

London Guardian: The problem with Nabokov Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novella, The Original of Laura, is being published despite the author's instructions that itbe destroyed after his death. Martin Amis confronts the tortuous questions posed by a genius in decline.
Nov 14, 2009 at 23:15
Georgian Daily: Many Russians likely to find Medvedev’s time zone proposal offensive President Dmitry Medvedev’s proposal in his address to the Federal Assembly to cut the number of time zones in the Russian Federation from the current 11 to four could have some positive consequences for state administration, but this suggestion almost certainly will offend many Russians.
Nov 14, 2009 at 23:06
United Press International: Russian arms explosion prompts review ULYANOVSK, Russia, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Russia's president Saturday ordered a review of the nation's ordnance depots after an explosion in Ulyanovsk killed two and injured others, officials said.
Nov 14, 2009 at 23:03
Russia's Putin wins approval for gas pipeline to European Union NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won Slovenia's approval on Saturday for the South Stream pipeline, undermining European Union efforts to reduce dependency on Russian gas supplies.
Nov 14, 2009 at 21:49
Agence France-Presse: China, Russia presidents hail relations The presidents of historically mistrustful neighbours China and Russia Saturday hailed the strength of Sino-Russian ties as they met on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit in Singapore.
Nov 14, 2009 at 21:46
In Asia, Obama pushing arms control with Russians A major pact within tantalizing reach, President Barack Obama aims to nudge forward an arms-control deal in talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Nov 14, 2009 at 21:42 | Associated Press
New York Times: Russia's Putin wins approval for gas pipeline to EU Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won Slovenia's approval on Saturday for the South Stream pipeline, undermining European Union efforts to reduce dependency on Russian gas supplies.
Nov 14, 2009 at 21:36
ITAR-TASS: Medvedev promises Russia’s contribution to G-8, G-20 Russia will contribute to the G-8 and the G-20, because both formats are efficient, President Dmitry Medvedev said in an article entitled “The Russian Role in the Transitional Period.”
Nov 14, 2009 at 19:59
BBC News: 'Body sold' to Russia kebab shop Police in Russia have arrested three homeless men suspected of killing a man, eating part of the body and selling other parts to a kebab shop.
Nov 14, 2009 at 19:50
Washington Post: Obama to meet with Russia's Medvedev in Singapore With his transcontinental schedule in flux, President Obama rushed to Singapore on Saturday night to catch the tail end of a dinner event he had been slated to miss -- and to prepare for a full day of economic and diplomatic talks Sunday.
Nov 14, 2009 at 19:47
Washington Examiner: Russia, Slovenia sign deal on South Stream gas pipeline project Slovenia agreed Saturday to take part in a pipeline project carrying Russian natural gas to Europe, bolstering a Kremlin attempt to defend its position as the continent's primary supplier.
Nov 14, 2009 at 19:44
Putin: Russia signs final agreement in its South Stream deals Russia has signed an agreement to put the South Stream project into effect with all its key partners under the plan, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
Nov 14, 2009 at 16:09 | Interfax-Ukraine
Russia's Medvedev calls for end to protectionism SINGAPORE, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev called on nations to avoid protectionism and to remove barriers to trade, echoing other Asia Pacific leaders this week in urging free trade to spur an economic recovery.
Nov 14, 2009 at 14:18 | Reuters
US sees progress on arms control talks with Russia The United States and Russia have agreed on the broad outlines of a deal to replace a major Cold-War era arms control agreement and are trying to work out remaining technical issues, U.S. officials say.
Nov 14, 2009 at 14:13 | Associated Press
ITAR-TASS: Medvedev approves of Obama’s focus on global security President Dmitry Medvedev lauds the intention of the new American administration to ensure global security rather than to enhance the U.S. leadership.
Nov 14, 2009 at 10:58