The latest: Ukraine’s Yushchenko Calls Anti-Government Vote Unconstitutional

10.01.2006
Ukraine’s Yushchenko Calls Anti-Government Vote Unconstitutional
Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko has called the parliament’s decision to dismiss the government “unconstitutional”. He even did not rule out the dissolution of the parliament.

10.01.2006
Russia Worried About Iran’s Nuclear Activities — Foreign Minister
Russia’s foreign minister has said Moscow is worried about Iran’s intention to renew uranium enrichment activities and said Moscow has called on Tehran to maintain its moratorium on enrichment pending negotiations.

10.01.2006
Putin Calls for More Interfaith Dialogue on Muslim Holiday
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russia’s Muslims on the Eid ul-Adha (Kurban Bayram), the holiday celebrated worldwide as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God, and expressed the hope that they will participate in the interfaith dialogue.

10.01.2006
Ukrainian Parliament Votes to Dismiss Cabinet Over Gas Deal With Russia
The Ukrainian parliament voted on Tuesday to fire Prime Minister Yuri Yekhanurov’s government over a gas deal with Russia.

10.01.2006
Russia to Close Southern Border Over Turkish Bird Flu Threat
Russia is considering closing its border with Turkey if the bird flu outbreak there continues to spread, a senior official has said.

10.01.2006
300 Sheep Slaughtered by Pro-Moscow Chechen on Muslim Holiday
On the day when Muslims all over the world celebrate the annual holiday of Eid ul-Adha a senior Chechen official ordered the slaughter of six camels and over 300 sheep for the benefit of the poor.

10.01.2006
Ukraine Denies Existence of Secret CIA Prisons
The Ukrainian Security Service has denied the existence of secret CIA prisons on the country’s territory. A recently leaked Swiss intelligence report says the CIA kept 23 people in a secret prison in Romania and maintained similar facilities in Bulgaria, Ukraine, Macedonia and Kosovo.

10.01.2006
Russian-Ukrainian Relationship May Worsen — Experts
Relations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yushchenko may worsen, experts say.

10.01.2006
Klebnikov Murder Trial Begins in Moscow
The Moscow City Court has opened hearings into the murder of Forbes Russia editor Paul Klebnikov. Three ethnic Chechens are standing trial for the murder of the investigative journalist, who was gunned down in Moscow in July 2004.

10.01.2006
Gas Row Sends a Signal