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
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
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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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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Alexander Litvinenko, 43, died in November last year after being poisoned with the radioactive substance polonium 210.
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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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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
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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The time for submitting candidatures to the presidential post in Latvia has expired. The election is scheduled for May 31.
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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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