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Navalny’s First Lawsuit to Annul Moscow Election Thrown Out, 951 More to Go

21:42 20/09/2013

A Moscow city court on Friday rejected the first of 952 lawsuits by runner-up mayoral candidate Alexei Navalny seeking to annul the September 8 election over alleged violations.

Russian Railways Head Breaks Silence on Putin-Linked Dacha Co-op
17:45 20/09/2013
The head of state-run monopoly Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin has dismissed long-lingering speculation linking his professional appointment to his participation in a dacha cooperative reportedly founded together with future president Vladimir Putin back in the 1990s.
With Moscow Mayoral Race Over, Navalny Trial Date Announced
14:53 20/09/2013
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who came in an impressive second place in recent elections for Moscow mayor, said Friday that the court date for his appeal of a contentious embezzlement conviction has been set for October 9.
Putin Warily Welcomes Opposition at Valdai Forum
00:16 20/09/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin cautiously reached out to his political opponents on Thursday, welcoming new political leaders, including from opposition parties that currently do not have a place in the existing political elite, and hinting at amnesty for protesters accused of clashing with police at a political rally on Moscow’s Bolotnaya Square.
Syria Hands Russia Proof on Rebels’ Use of Chemical Weapons
03:30 18/09/2013
The Syrian authorities handed over to Russia evidence proving that opposition forces were allegedly involved in the use of chemical weapons last month, a senior Russian diplomat said.
Main News of September 17
00:39 18/09/2013
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NATO-Russia Council Hails Syrian Chemical Weapons Elimination Plan
23:57 17/09/2013
The NATO-Russia Council has welcomed a US-Russian plan to get rid of Syrian chemical weapons, the NATO chief said Tuesday.
Diplomacy on Syrian Crisis Offers Lesson for Iran Talks – Obama
23:48 15/09/2013
US President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Sunday that diplomacy used to tackle the issue of Syria’s chemical weapons is a potential model for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.2
Russian TV Host Invites McCain to Speak on Syria
22:09 15/09/2013
A Russian state TV host has invited US Senator John McCain to take part in his show and discuss his stance on Syria.2
Syria Deal Leaves Many Questions Unanswered – Russian MP
05:41 15/09/2013
The Russian-US deal on Syria, reached on Saturday in Geneva is a “major achievement,” but leaves many questions unanswered, a senior Russian lawmaker said.
US Set to Bring Syrian Opposition to Geneva Conference – Lavrov
03:35 15/09/2013
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that the United States would continue its diplomatic efforts to bring Syrian opposition forces to a planned international peace conference in Geneva.
Putin Uses NYT Op-Ed to Warn US Against Syria Strike
05:59 12/09/2013
A potential US strike on Syria is fraught with dangerous consequences, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned in an op-ed he wrote for the New York Times.1
US Not to Boycott Sochi Olympic Games – Ambassador McFaul
01:56 12/09/2013
The United States will not boycott the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia in light of the recently adopted Russian legislation banning the promotion of non-traditional sexual relationships toward minors, the US ambassador said Wednesday.
Main News of September 10
00:56 11/09/2013
A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours
Syria Ready to Join Chemical Arms Convention – Foreign Minister
00:10 11/09/2013
Syria is ready to give up chemical weapons and join an international convention banning them, the country’s foreign minister said Tuesday.
Russians Split on Possible Intervention in Syria – Survey
23:14 10/09/2013
Russians are split about whether the international community should intervene in the Syrian civil war, according to a survey by the Public Opinion Foundation.1
Putin Urges Governors to Strengthen Relations With Opponents
19:20 10/09/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on newly elected heads of Russian regions to get in contact with their former opponents and use their proposals.
Pro-Kremlin Incumbent Wins Moscow Mayoral Seat, No Runoff
12:37 09/09/2013
Moscow's pro-Kremlin incumbent mayor has officially won the election to keep running Russia's capital with more than 50 percent of the vote, the Moscow election commission announced Monday morning, meaning there will be no runoff with his main rival, opposition activist Alexei Navalny.
Senior Russian Lawmaker, US Ambassador Discuss Syria
08:09 08/09/2013
A senior Russian lawmaker and the US ambassador to Russia have discussed a possible US operation in Syria on Twitter.1
Day of Election Silence Begins in Russia
04:51 07/09/2013
The day of election silence, when all political campaigning is banned for 24 hours so that voters can once again think over their choice, will be observed in Russia on Saturday.

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