Topic: Kaliningrad

Focus A Russian island encircled by Europe: Kaliningrad's dual existence

Once the Prussian city of Königsberg but now separated from the rest of Russia by Lithuania and Poland, Kaliningrad occupies a peculiar space in Europe both geographically and psychologically.

Russian 'rendition': Kremlin grabs opposition figure from Ukraine streets

Analysts worry that Leonid Razvozzhayev's alleged kidnapping from a Kiev street and subsequent imprisoning is start of a full-scale, no-holds-barred crackdown by Putin's Kremlin.

Kremlin calls in top Russian protest leader for questioning

Experts say that the Kremlin's probe into Sergei Udaltsov – launched after a documentary accused him of trying to undermine the government – is meant to discredit him and other protest leaders.

Moscow sends warships to Syria: war games or evacuation?

Almost half the ships in a Russian flotilla headed to Syria are well suited for transporting large numbers of people. As many as 100,000 Russians may live in Syria.

Global News Blog Russia claims new missile can overcome missile defenses

Russia says it conducted a successful test of a new missile that is meant to outwit the NATO antimissile shield and has a maximum range of 10,000 miles.

Russia threatens to take aim at NATO's missile defense shield

At a conference in Moscow convened to discuss the NATO missile defense shield, a fierce point of contention between the US and Russia, efforts to find a compromise reached a dead end.

Russia exasperated with US over missile defense

A top Russian defense official today signaled growing frustration with the US, which has refused to provide legal guarantees that a planned missile-defense shield is not directed at Moscow.

Russia's new threats may endanger Obama's 'reset' policy

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said this week that he has ordered the Russian military to immediately take measures to counter US plans to install advanced radars and anti-missile interceptors in European countries.
11/27/2011 04:17 pm

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev keeps US missile defense shield in sight

Dmitry Medvedev is looking to keep a US-NATO European missile defense program in check by arming Russian missiles capable of knocking out the defense shield. However, Dmitry Medvedev stressed Russia will continue to have dialogue with the US and NATO on missile defense.
11/23/2011 01:41 pm

In Poland, Obama looks to improve relations with key military ally

President Obama arrived in Poland Friday for the final leg of his European tour on a visit that will focus on military ties between Washington and Warsaw.
05/27/2011 03:59 pm

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Russia protests: Thousands rally in 'Day of Wrath' against Putin

This weekend's Russia protests, in which thousands gathered in 20 Russian cities for 'Day of Wrath' demonstrations against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and other government officials, brought together diverse political forces.
03/21/2010 12:41 pm

Global News Blog Merge 11 time zones into 4? Russia's Medvedev asks, Why not?

Merging 11 times zones into four would boost efficiency, says Russia's Medvedev. Russia spans nearly half the world's circumference.
12/01/2009 12:00 am

Will NATO missile defense idea have 'mutual benefit' for US, Russia?

Proposal for partnership follows Obama's decision to nix a missile shield based in Europe.
09/19/2009 01:00 am

Russia says Arctic Sea hijackers demanded ransom, threatened to blow up ship

Russian authorities say the case of the missing cargo ship has a straightforward explanation, but many in Europe still speculate something else happened.
08/20/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Intrigue swirls around missing Russian ship

Has piracy really returned to Europe's waters after 100 years, or is something else afoot?
08/13/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Russia exiles casino industry – and its seedy image – to Siberia

The move aims to counter Western depictions of the country as a fast and loose post-communist frontier. Gambling operators say the state is pushing the industry underground – and losing $1 billion in tax revenues.
07/01/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Clinton looks to 'reset' US-Russia relations

Clinton met with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and stressed improving ties between the two countries.
03/06/2009 12:00 am

Europe listens cautiously to Obama agenda

Biden opens a door on Iran, but presses allies on Afghanistan.
02/09/2009 12:00 am

Terrorism & Security Russia warns US of potential new arms race

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he might deploy missiles to 'neutralize' a planned US-backed missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
11/06/2008 12:00 am

Russia's plan to avert second cold war

Standoffs over Georgia and a US missile-defense shield stem from one main irritant: Moscow had no hand in designing global security after the USSR collapsed. Medvedev wants to fix that.
07/29/2008 01:00 am