April 2003
Moscow Increases Military Presence in Tajikistan
Russia is enhancing its military presence in Tajikistan to address drug trafficking and terrorism threats from Afghanistan. President Vladimir Putin made this announcement during a…
Russia's Agreement to Temporarily Lift Sanctions Imposed on Iraq - 2003-04-24
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov announced potential support for temporarily lifting sanctions on Iraq to improve humanitarian conditions, although he did not confirm Russia's backing.…
Phone Conversation Between Chirac and Blair - April 13, 2003
French President Jacques Chirac and British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed the outcome of a meeting between France, Germany, and Russia regarding the reconstruction of…
End of Two-Day Summit of Leaders from France, Germany, and Russia in St. Petersburg - 2003-04-12
The leaders of France, Germany, and Russia concluded a summit in St. Petersburg, emphasizing the need for the UN to lead in Iraq's reconstruction and…
President Putin Had Recommended to Saddam to Step Down - April 12, 2003
In March 2003, just days before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Yevgeny Primakov, advised Saddam Hussein to resign to prevent…
Putin and Schröder: Agreement on the Goal of Returning the Iraq Issue Resolution Process to the UN - 2003-04-11
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder agree on the need to return the resolution process for Iraq to the UN following the fall of Saddam Hussein.…
Twenty-eight people killed in a fire at a boarding school for the deaf in southern Russia
A tragic fire at a boarding school for the deaf in Makhachkala, Dagestan, resulted in twenty-eight fatalities and over one hundred injuries. President Putin has…
Russian Ambassador Accuses US Forces of Shooting at Russian Vehicles - 2003-04-07
The Russian ambassador accused US forces of shooting at a convoy of Russian diplomats leaving Baghdad, injuring several officials. This incident raises tensions amid ongoing…
Condoleezza Rice's Discussions with Russian Defense and Foreign Affairs Officials in Moscow - 2003-04-07
Condoleezza Rice met with Russian officials in Moscow to address strained U.S.-Russia relations over the Iraq war. The discussions aimed to improve ties amidst accusations…
Putin Will Ask the Russian Parliament to Ratify the Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty
Vladimir Putin is urging the Russian Parliament to ratify a nuclear arms reduction treaty with the U.S. despite ongoing tensions over the Iraq war. The…