May 2003
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, Appreciates President Bush - 2003-05-31
Vladimir Putin praised President Bush for a recent UN resolution on Iraq while urging Europe to maintain strong ties with Russia. This meeting in St.…
300th Anniversary Celebrations of the City of St. Petersburg - 2003-05-30
The 300th anniversary celebrations of St. Petersburg will bring together over forty world leaders, including key figures involved in the Iraq war debate. Notable attendees…
Dozens of World Leaders Gather Today in St. Petersburg, Russia
World leaders are gathering in St. Petersburg for the city's 300th anniversary celebrations, hosted by President Putin. Key discussions will focus on economic relations, North…
Russia Invites the U.S. to Participate in the Construction of a Nuclear Power Plant in Iran - 2003-05-30
Russia has invited the U.S. to join in building a nuclear power plant in Iran, a proposal that has been made multiple times in the…
Russian and Chinese Leaders Urge North Korea to Abandon Nuclear Weapons Production
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao called on North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons production and urged the U.S. to avoid…
Chinese President Arrives in Moscow
Chinese President Hu Jintao has arrived in Moscow for his first foreign visit since taking office, accompanied by key officials. He is set to meet…
Heydar Aliyev Appears on Azerbaijani State Television
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, made his first public appearance on state television after recovering from a serious illness. He spoke with Russian President…
Letter from the President of Russia to President Bush - 2003-05-22
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a willingness to enhance cooperation with the U.S. in a letter delivered to President Bush by Defense Minister Sergei…
Commitment to Continued Cooperation Between Russia and the U.S. - 2003-05-17
President Bush and President Putin have pledged to enhance U.S.-Russia cooperation despite disagreements over Iraq. They agreed to strengthen efforts against terrorism ahead of an…
Vladimir Putin's Warning About the Need for More Reforms - 2003-05-16
Vladimir Putin addressed the Russian parliament, highlighting the need for further reforms in social, economic, and military sectors due to serious threats facing the country.…
Colin Powell's Negotiations with Russian Officials in Moscow - 2003-05-14
Colin Powell met with Russian officials in Moscow to address unresolved issues regarding UN sanctions and discuss post-war Iraq and Middle East peace. The talks…
Approval of Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Between Russia and the United States by the Russian Duma - 2003-05-14
The Russian Duma has approved a nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S., which was signed by Presidents Bush and Putin in May 2002. Both…
Suicide Bombing in the Capital of the Separatist Republic of Chechnya - 2003-05-12
A suicide bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, killed at least forty and injured around one hundred. The attack targeted government buildings, and no group has claimed…