The latest: Russian Cities Mark Victory Day

09.05.2006
Russian Cities Mark Victory Day
Military parades are held in various Russian cities on Tuesday marking the 61st anniversary of the Victory Day.

09.05.2006
Russian Uranium Enrichment Proposal Still Possible Solution — Iran’s Chief Negotiator
A proposal made by Russia to enrich Iran’s uranium on its soil still remains a possible way out of the conflict over the country’s nuclear program, Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday. He added however that this proposal needed more time.

09.05.2006
Russian Criminal Boss Arrested in Dubai, Spain to Request Extradition
A Russian crime boss was arrested in Dubai by Interpol. Spain’s National Court is to request his extradition. He is described as one of the top leaders of Russian and related mafias in the world.

09.05.2006
Top General Sees Role of Russian Army to Prevent New World War
The major role of the Russian Army now is to prevent a new world war, the chief of the General Staff said on Tuesday.

09.05.2006
Family of Slain Chechen Separatist Leader Asks for Asylum in Finland
The family of Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist leader killed in March 2005, have asked for political asylum in Finland.

09.05.2006
Iranian President’s Letter Answers No Questions — Russia’s FM
The letter sent by Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the U.S. President George Bush gives no answers to the questions put to Iran, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.

09.05.2006
3 Uzbeks Killed in Moscow Region
Three citizens of Uzbekistan have been shot dead in the Moscow region.