Topic: Yevgeny Bazhanov
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Wikileaks release: in Russia, fear of damage to future US relations
As Wikileaks prepares to release millions of confidential cables, Russian diplomats worry about their ability to talk frankly in the future – while some politicians and anti-Kremlin activists are concerned about private conversations.
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More turf wars for Japan after Russia's Medvedev visits disputed Kuril Islands
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the Kuril Islands Monday, ruffling Japan, which also claims what it calls the Northern Territories. Japan has recently sparred with China over disputed islands.
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Leaked Russian document: Could Medvedev era tilt more pro-West?
A leaked Russian document lays out a major reappraisal of the country's foreign policy priorities under President Medvedev. The confidential Foreign Ministry report calls on the Kremlin to abandon the prickly, go-it-alone approaches of the Vladimir Putin era.
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NPT: Obama reveals size of US nuclear weapons arsenal. Will Russia respond?
President Obama's stunning disclosure puts pressure on Russia to reciprocate. But Moscow relies much more heavily on its nuclear weapons arsenal for security and regional power.
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Hillary Clinton in Russia to push Moscow on Iran. Is Obama's Nobel Peace Prize helping?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Russia marks improving diplomatic ties, and some Russian analysts say President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is creating momentum for more nuclear cooperation.
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Obama, Medvedev cite strong start in 'resetting' relations
From arms control to Afghanistan, analysts say the deals brokered by Obama and Medvedev could profoundly reshape global security.
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Can Moscow stop North Korea's nuclear march?
Russia helped North Korea for decades. But now its influence with the "rogue" nation has waned.
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Russia and US poised to relaunch nuclear reduction treaty
Hillary Clinton on Russia: 'It's time to explore a fresh start.' The overtures are being greeted warmly in Russia. Is a massive arsenal cut on the horizon?
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Russia's new presence in Latin America
President Medvedev visits Venezuela this week as a Russian nuclear warship leads joint maneuvers.
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U.N. takes up Russia-Georgia crisis over downed drone
The Security Council meets today to discuss Tbilisi's allegation that Russia shot down its spy aircraft. Moscow says the drone's flight over the breakaway region of Abkhazia violates a cease-fire.
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Kosovo independence: Russia warns of separatist storm
Frustration is deep over Western support for independence that Russia sees as destabilizing and against international law.
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