The latest: Russia’s FM Warns Against Pushing North Korea ’Into a Corner’

18.11.2006
Russia’s FM Warns Against Pushing North Korea ’Into a Corner’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the international community must be firm, but “very cautious,” in dealing with the North Korean and Iranian nuclear programs.

18.11.2006
Russia’s Putin to Discuss Energy Cooperation, Fight Against Terrorism at APEC Summit
Vladimir Putin is attending the 14th Summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which has opened in Hanoi. During a two-day summit, the APEC heads of state will discuss liberalization of trade, energy cooperation and the fight against terrorism.

18.11.2006
Russia, U.S. to Sign WTO Admission Protocol Sunday — Economics Minister
Russia and the United States will sign a protocol on Russia’s admission to the World Trade Organization Sunday, Russia’s economics minister has said.

18.11.2006
Russia’s Army Chief Voices Concern Over NATO Expansion
The chief of the General Staff of Russia’s army said Friday he was concerned over NATO’s unchanged policy, and its continued expansion despite changes to the international situation.

18.11.2006
Russia’s FM Says Six-nation Talks on North Korea Nuclear Problem to Resume in December
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that the six-nation talks on the North Korean nuclear problem could resume in mid-December.

18.11.2006
Russian Bill Bars Government Officials From Accepting Foreign Payment For Lectures, Research
The lower house of the Russian parliament on Friday tentatively approved a bill that bans government officials from accepting foreign payment for lectures or research.

18.11.2006
Sherlock Holmes Statue to Appear in Moscow
He never visited Russia over the course of his fictitious life, but Sherlock Holmes will soon grace Moscow in statue form, authorities have said. The statue is to open near the British Embassy on the banks of the Moscow River.