November 2002
Meeting between King Abdullah and Vladimir Putin - 2002-11-26
King Abdullah of Jordan and Vladimir Putin discussed Iraq, the Middle East, and bilateral relations in Moscow. Putin expressed satisfaction with growing ties, particularly in…
Putin Vetoes Amendments to Media Law
Vladimir Putin has vetoed amendments to a media law that would limit reporting on counter-terrorism in Russia. Media organizations, including state-controlled ones, have expressed concerns…
The U.S. Assured Russia Regarding NATO Expansion - 2002-11-24
President Bush reassured Russia that NATO's expansion is not a threat, emphasizing the need for stable neighbors. He spoke in Romania and Lithuania, highlighting the…
President Bush Expected to Sign Bill for Creation of Department of Homeland Security This Week - 2002-11-24
President Bush is set to sign a significant bill establishing the Department of Homeland Security, marking a major shift in U.S. domestic policy post-9/11. This…
President Bush Returns from His European Trip - 2002-11-24
President Bush returned to Washington after a European trip where he attended a NATO summit and met with Russian President Putin. He is expected to…
Putin to Visit China Next Month - 2002-11-24
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit China next month to strengthen bilateral relations with the new Chinese leader, Hu Jintao. The visit comes amid…
President Bush Continues Eastern European Tour in Vilnius, Lithuania - 2002-11-23
President Bush is in Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of his Eastern European tour, congratulating nations invited to join NATO while seeking their support for possible…
The Presidents of the United States and Russia Agree that Iraq Must Comply with the UN Resolution - 2002-11-23
President Bush and President Putin agreed that Iraq must comply with UN resolutions regarding disarmament. Putin emphasized the need for a multilateral approach through the…
Bush's Meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg - 2002-11-22
President Bush met with President Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss NATO's eastward expansion and assure Russia that it would be beneficial. The talks also…
Vladimir Putin: NATO Expansion into Central and Eastern Europe Should Not Threaten Russia's Security - 2002-11-12
Vladimir Putin reassured that NATO's expansion into Central and Eastern Europe should not threaten Russia's security during a press conference with NATO Secretary General George…
Russia: War with Chechen Rebels Will Continue Until They Are Driven Out of the Mountains - 2002-11-12
Russia is committed to continuing military operations against Chechen rebels until they are expelled from the mountains. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov made this statement following…
Chechen Separatist President Ready to Negotiate with Putin
Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist president, has offered to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has previously dismissed him as a terrorist. This situation…
Putin Rejects Any Dialogue with Chechen Rebel President
Vladimir Putin has rejected any dialogue with Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen rebel president, despite calls for a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.…
Putin Evaluates UN Security Council Resolution Against Iraq Very Positively - 2002-11-10
Vladimir Putin praised the UN Security Council resolution aimed at disarming Iraq, calling it a positive compromise for Russia. The resolution enhances the authority of…
Human Rights Groups Rally in Moscow
Russian human rights groups held a conference in Moscow urging the government to start peace talks with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov to end the conflict…
The Death Toll in the Moscow Hostage Crisis Increases
The death toll from the Moscow theater hostage crisis has risen to 128, including 120 Russians and 8 foreigners. Chechen militants took around 800 hostages,…