October 2003
Vladimir Putin Accepts Resignation of His Chief of Staff, Alexander Voloshin
Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation of his Chief of Staff, Alexander Voloshin, who stepped down in protest against the arrest of Yukos Oil CEO Mikhail…
Head of Russia's Largest Oil Company Accused of Fraud
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the head of Yukos Oil and Russia's richest man, has been arrested and imprisoned on multiple fraud charges, including tax evasion. His arrest…
Russian President Opens New Air Base in Kyrgyzstan - 2003-10-23
Russian President Vladimir Putin opened a new air base in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing its significance for Central Asian security. The base will host military aircraft and…
Two-Day Meeting of the Russian President with the German Leader - 2003-10-09
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to discuss economic issues and accused the EU of unfairly blocking Russia's entry into the…
Russian Defense Ministry Report on NATO's Reaction - 2003-10-02
The Russian Defense Ministry warns that continued NATO existence in its current form could lead to a reassessment of Russia's military and nuclear strategy. This…
A Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern Siberia
A strong earthquake struck southern Siberia early Wednesday, causing building damage but no casualties. This follows a previous earthquake in the same area that devastated…