Politics

Russia Accuses Britain of Politicizing Litvinenko Case

Russia’s foreign minister on Friday accused Britain of politicizing the investigation into the death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, warning it would strain relations between the two countries.

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June 1, 2007

Ukraine’s Special Forces Move Toward Kiev

Special forces loyal to Ukraine’s leader Viktor Yushchenko headed for the capital Saturday, raising fears of violence as a feud between the ex-Soviet state’s president and prime minister deepened, AFP news agency reported on Saturday, May 26.

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May 26, 2007

Litvinenko’s Widow: Sasha Was Proud of Film

The widow of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko fought back tears as she spoke about her husband’s pride in a film which is having its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Socialist United Party Merges With Just Russia Party

According to ITAR-TASS news agency report, the Socialist United Party of Russia (SUPR) will dissolve itself and its members will join the Just Russia party headed by Federation Council Chairman Sergei Mironov.

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Litvinenko Murder Hits Big Screen in Cannes

Alexander Litvinenko, 43, died in November last year after being poisoned with the radioactive substance polonium 210.

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Power Struggle Continues in Ukraine

Ukraine’s prime minister accused President Viktor Yushchenko of preparing to use force in their struggle for supremacy after Yushchenko said he was taking control of interior ministry troops, Returs news agency reports on Saturday, May 26.

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Lugovoi Promises a Scoop

The evidence collected by British police saying about possible involvement of Andrei Lugovoi in Alexander Litvinenko’s murder is being translated into Russian.

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May 24, 2007

Putin Signs Multi-Billion-Euro Agreements With Austria

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his strong indignation in connection with a USA’s missile defense system plans and downplayed an apparent chill in relations with the European Union.

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Valdis Zatlers has Enough Votes to be Elected as Latvian President

The time for submitting candidatures to the presidential post in Latvia has expired. The election is scheduled for May 31.

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Tajik President Wants Smaller Weddings, Funerals

Tajikistan’s president called Thursday for legislation to limit the size and expense of weddings, birthday parties and funerals, saying the ceremonies have become too expensive and unjustified for the poor former Soviet republic.

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