The latest: Russia Calls for More Iran-EU Talks

28.05.2006
Russia Calls for More Iran-EU Talks
Russia wants a resumption of talks between Iran and the EU over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, an Iranian official said Sunday after a senior Russian official held discussions in Tehran. Russia, a veto-holding member of the UN Security Council, has so far opposed U.S. plans to impose sanctions on Iran.

28.05.2006
Russia, Britain and France Offer Aid to Quake Ridden Indonesia
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Indonesia and offered Russia’s assistance in coping with the consequences of the devastating earthquake that hit Indonesia’s island of Java on Saturday. Russia, Britain and France offered assistance to the quake victims.

28.05.2006
Film Based on True Incident of Racial Hatred Attack Shown in Russian Capital
A Russian film director has presented his new film based on a real-life incident that shocked the entire country four years ago, when a young woman was heavily injured as she tried to dismantle a racist placard installed on the edge of the road in Moscow countryside.

28.05.2006
Russia Opposes Use of Force Against Iran — Security Chief
The chief of Russia’s security council said Sunday that Russia opposes any use of force against Iran over its controversial nuclear program. Igor Ivanov arrived in Tehran to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, including incentives to be offered as a reward if Ian suspends uranium enrichment and possible sanctions if it continues.

28.05.2006
Tycoon Berezovsky Wins Slander Suit Against Alfa CEO
A London court awarded Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky 50,000 pounds in damages Friday in a slander case brought against one of Russia’s richest men, Mikhail Fridman. The tycoon, who lives in self-imposed exile in Britain, had taken Fridman to court over comments made on a popular television talk show in 2004.

28.05.2006
Lavrov, Rice Discuss Iranian Nuclear Standoff
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the standoff surrounding Iran’s nuclear program with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

28.05.2006
Submerged Russian Sub Launches Satellite
Russia put into orbit a satellite carried by a converted ballistic missile launched from a submerged nuclear submarine, the Russian navy said Saturday. .

28.05.2006
Spain Held to 0-0 Draw by Russia in World Cup Warm-up Match
Spain displayed their customary problems in attack as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Russia in a FIFA World Cup warm-up match in Albacete on Saturday.

28.05.2006
First Beauty Queen Named in Chechnya
Russia’s southern province of Chechnya has announced the winner of its controversial first beauty contest. A 15-year-old named the Beauty of Chechnya took home a foreign car and a cash prize. The girls were not required to do a swimsuit round, but competed on their learning and their knowledge of Chechen traditions, officials said.

28.05.2006
U.S. Urges Russia to Withdraw Troops From Moldova
The United States would ratify an adaptation agreement on the European arms treaty only if Russia withdrew its troops from Moldova unconditionally, reports from Moldova’s capital Chisinau said on Friday.