December 2002
Russian Foreign Ministry: Suicide Bombings on Friday Prove Bombers are Part of International Terrorist Network - 2002-12-29
A suicide bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, killed at least 55 people and injured around 150. The Russian government blames Chechen separatists, while President Putin insists…
Chechen Rebel Leaders Deny Responsibility for Two Explosions - 2002-12-28
Chechen rebel leaders have denied involvement in two deadly bombings in Grozny that killed at least 46 people. Russian officials attribute the attacks to Chechen…
Russian Leader Grants Citizenship to Officer and His Family
President Putin granted Russian citizenship to Oleg Kozlov, an officer born in Tajikistan, after he complained about repeated rejections of his citizenship applications. This decision…
Russian and NATO Officials Hold Conference in Moscow - 2002-12-09
Russian and NATO officials convened in Moscow to discuss military cooperation against terrorism. NATO Secretary General George Robertson emphasized the need to overcome mutual distrust,…
Russia and India Cooperation - 2002-12-04
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India to discuss cooperation on terrorism, defense, and the Iraq crisis with Indian officials. The two nations aim to enhance…
Presidents of Russia and China Sign Joint Declaration
The Presidents of Russia and China signed a joint declaration to enhance strategic cooperation and seek a diplomatic resolution for Iraq. They also advocated for…
Russian President Arrives in India
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India after a visit to China, where he warned of emerging global threats such as terrorism and arms…
China and Russia Call for Preservation of the 1994 Agreement
China and Russia have called on North Korea and the U.S. to adhere to the 1994 nuclear agreement, which aimed to freeze North Korea's nuclear…
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, Heads to Beijing Today
Vladimir Putin is traveling to Beijing to meet with Chinese leaders Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao to strengthen Russia-China relations. This visit is significant as…