October 2002
Turkey: No Organization Based in Turkey is Linked to the Hostage Situation
Turkey has denied Russian allegations that Chechen rebels involved in a recent hostage crisis in Moscow are operating from Turkish territory. The Turkish Foreign Ministry…
North Korean Officials Claim Right to Produce Nuclear Weapons or Other Weapons of Mass Destruction
North Korean officials assert their right to develop nuclear weapons due to perceived threats from the U.S. Ambassador Pak Hoi Chan criticized the U.S. for…
National Mourning Declared in Russia
Russia has declared a national day of mourning for 117 hostages killed by Chechen rebels during a theater siege. The use of a lethal gas…
Russia Threatens to Boycott EU-Russia Summit in Copenhagen
Russia has threatened to boycott the upcoming EU-Russia summit in Copenhagen due to Denmark's hosting of a Chechen congress. This decision follows a recent operation…
The Security Council Begins Discussions on the U.S. Proposed Resolution for Disarming Iraq - 2002-10-27
The UN Security Council is starting discussions on a U.S. resolution for disarming Iraq, warning of serious consequences if Iraq does not cooperate. France and…
End of Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-26
Russian forces ended a hostage crisis in Moscow where Chechen rebels had taken over 700 people hostage in a theater. The operation resulted in the…
Meeting of Leaders in Texas - 2002-10-26
President Bush and Chinese leader Jiang Zemin met in Texas to discuss cooperation on halting China's nuclear weapons program and efforts to denuclearize the Korean…
US Request to the Security Council - 2002-10-26
The US has urged the UN Security Council to approve a resolution for the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, warning of serious consequences if…
Russia and France's Observations on the US Resolution - 2002-10-26
Russia and France are working to amend a US resolution demanding Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors. The US plans to vote on this resolution…
The U.S. Calls for Acceleration in the Approval of a Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is pressing for a swift approval of a revised UN resolution aimed at disarming Iraq. Secretary of State Colin Powell is actively engaging…
Russia Dissatisfied with New US Resolution Proposal to the UN Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-22
Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with a new US resolution proposal to the UN regarding Iraq, stating it offers little change from previous drafts and lacks…
Construction of Gas Pipeline from Russia to Ankara Completed
Russia and Turkey have completed the construction of the 'Blue Stream' gas pipeline, which will start operating in December 2007, supplying 16 million cubic meters…
U.S. Representative's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-10-19
William Burns, a senior U.S. diplomat, began a two-week trip to the Middle East, meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the Iraq crisis…
The UN Security Council Seems to Be Approaching Compromise
The UN Security Council is moving towards a compromise regarding Iraq, following the US's withdrawal of a request for military action against Iraq. Key players…
Russia and France Prefer Diplomatic Solutions Over War Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-18
Russia and France are advocating for diplomatic measures rather than military intervention to address Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. This stance follows discussions between Russian…
Russia Welcomes Iraq's Agreement on Inspections
Russia has welcomed Iraq's agreement to allow UN weapons inspectors to return, indicating compliance with existing Security Council resolutions. This development is significant as it…
Mahmoud Abbas, Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Arrives in Moscow
Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Moscow for discussions with Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace talks. This…
The U.S. Rejects Russia's Criticism of Airstrikes Against Iraq
The U.S. has dismissed Russia's criticism of its airstrikes in Iraq, citing Iraq's recent attacks on patrolling aircraft. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the…