The latest: Russia Backs Cooperation With IAEA to Solve Iranian Nuclear Issue

09.01.2006
Russia Backs Cooperation With IAEA to Solve Iranian Nuclear Issue
Russia has confirmed its stance that the Iranian nuclear problem should be solved in the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency “through cooperation of all parties involved.”

09.01.2006
NATO Chief Says Ukrainian Entry Likely in 2008
NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said on Monday Ukraine’s entry in the alliance was likely. However, he said, Ukraine’s success in achieving the goal of joining NATO will depend on the success of Ukrainian reforms.

09.01.2006
Belarus Presidential Candidate Pulls out, Calls Election Illegal
One of the candidates for the presidency in Belarus has announced his decision to withdraw from the elections, saying he did not want to contribute to an illusion that the participation of current President Alexander Lukashenko was legal.

09.01.2006
Over 150 Tons of Drugs Seized in Russia in 2005 — Source
Russia’s law enforcement structures seized over 150 tons of drugs in 2005, a source at the Federal Drug Control Service said on Monday.

09.01.2006
Bird Flu Confirmed at Crimean Village
Bird flu has been confirmed at poultry farms in the village of Primorsky at the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea.

09.01.2006
Russia’s Dynamo Hockey Team Wins European Champions Cup
Russian ice hockey team Dynamo Moscow has won the European Champions Cup by defeating Finland’s Karpat 5-4.

09.01.2006
Switzerland Refuses to Assist Russia in Yukos Probe
The Swiss Federal Court has decided not to provide any legal assistance to Russia in its continuing probe into the case of Russian oil company Yukos.