The latest: Yushchenko Says Ukraine Must Produce Nuclear Fuel

14.01.2006
Yushchenko Says Ukraine Must Produce Nuclear Fuel
Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko says his country should produce its own nuclear fuel, part of an effort to reduce its reliance on Russia for energy following a bitter dispute over natural gas prices.

14.01.2006
One More Synagogue Attacked in Russia
In the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, an intoxicated young man shouting anti-Semitic slogans was detained on Friday as he tried to enter a synagogue. During a questioning the hooligan said he was inspired by the Wednesday attack on Moscow synagogue, where eight people were wounded.

14.01.2006
Russian Troops Prevent Seizure of One More Crimea Lighthouse
A group of Ukrainian citizens tried to seize a Russian lighthouse on the Crimean coast on Sunday following capture of a Russian fleet Control Center in Yalta by Ukrainian authorities, but was stopped by Russian security guards.

14.01.2006
UN Claims Russia, China Delay Peacekeepers for Sudan
Russia and China have delayed promised helicopters and medical units to a UN peacekeeping force in Sudan, thereby causing other countries to postpone sending troops, a UN official said.

14.01.2006
“Russian Winter” Comes to London
The second Russian Winter festival has opened on London’s Trafalgar Square.