The latest: Russia, Iran Will Work Towards Six-party Talks Resumption

11.11.2006
Russia, Iran Will Work Towards Six-party Talks Resumption — Lavrov
Russia and Iran will work on resumption of six-party talks, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Russian news agencies on Saturday after President Vladimir Putin met Iran’s nuclear envoy.

11.11.2006
Two Soldiers Wounded in Chechnya Mine Blast
A rebel land mine hit a Russian armored vehicle in Chechnya, wounding two soldiers, officials said Saturday.

11.11.2006
Russia Negotiates Energy Deals With North and South Korea — Official
Russia has been negotiating deals to provide electricity to North and South Korea, a Russian official said, although the talks are now in jeopardy because of U.N. Security Council sanctions against the communist nation.

11.11.2006
Georgian Defense Minister Moved To Another Post
Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili has been moved to the post of economic development minister.

11.11.2006
Russia’s Putin In Talks With Iran Nuclear Envoy Larijani
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Saturday, Russian news agencies reported, suggesting a strong Russian diplomatic push to get Iran to shift its position on its nuclear program.

11.11.2006
Ukraine’s Blokhin Wants Fewer Foreigners in Club Sides
Ukraine national coach Oleg Blokhin said on Friday that reducing the number of foreigners playing for the country’s club sides was critical to the future development of his squad.

11.11.2006
Russia’s Putin to Meet His U.S. Counterpart at Moscow Airport as WTO Deal Looms
U.S. President George W. Bush will meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, during a refueling stop in Moscow next week, amid signs the two countries are overcoming strained ties by striking a deal on Russia’s entry into the World Trade Organization.

11.11.2006
Georgia’s Separatist Province Braced for Independence Vote
Voters in Georgia’s breakaway Republic of South Ossetia will head to the polls on November 12 to choose a new president and to participate in a referendum on the unrecognized republic’s independent status.

11.11.2006
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Marks 100 Days In Office
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych says stabilizing the economy was among the greatest achievements of his government during its first 100 days in office.