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S-300 air defence system 25.12.2008, 15:12

Moscow denies selling air defence systems to Iran

Moscow has not supplied any hi-tech weapons to Iran according to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov.

S-300 air defence system 22.12.2008, 15:50 1 comment

Moscow vague on air defence deal with Tehran

Arms exporter Rosoboronexport neither confirmed nor denied Sunday’s reports that Russia is selling Iran its S-300 air defence systems. It did, however, stress that the system was meant for defence.

Hillary Clinton (AFP Photo / Emmanuel Dunand) 12.02.2009, 19:13

Hillary Clinton says ABM system hinges on Iran’s actions

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday the Obama administration might reconsider its plans to deploy an ABM system in Eastern Europe – if Iran agrees to compromise on its nuclear program.

02.02.2010, 14:56 4 comments

Russia ready for dialogue on withdrawing nuclear arsenal

Responding to calls to withdraw tactical nuclear weapons from Russia’s EU border, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said that Russia is open for dialogue on the issue, but it should be direct and not through the mass media.

A threat representative target is launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility. 18.09.2009, 20:32 5 comments

“Iranians believe missile shield is against Russia”

Iranians do not really believe the US feels threatened by the Islamic Republic, Seyed Mohammad Marandi from the University of Tehran told RT.

Iran, Tehran : Iranian soldiers  during the Army Day parade in Tehran (AFP Photo /Behrouz Mehri) 24.09.2009, 20:57 9 comments

“Israel’s attack against Iran is unlikely”

Iran is prepared for any potential attack, but it’s unlikely Israel would launch a military strike, Dr Seyed Mohammad Marandi from the University of Tehran told RT.

22.09.2010, 16:08 13 comments

Russia’s defense industry must generate innovations – Medvedev

President Medvedev has defined the situation with Russia’s defense industry as rather difficult because it keeps lagging behind developed countries. To boost the sector, he urged the industry to focus on innovations.

21.12.2009, 19:28 10 comments

Consequences of attack on Iran would be unpredictable – Mid-East expert

An attempt to solve Iran’s nuclear issue by an attack on its facilities would lead to "horrible and unpredictable consequences," former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov has said.

14.06.2009, 09:50 2 comments

“N. Korea – the only part of the world that can put nukes in use”

The only region in the world where nuclear weapons could be put to use is the Korean Peninsula – Avner Cohen, a writer and historian famous for his works on nuclear weapons, said in an exclusive interview with RT.

19.05.2009, 13:28 3 comments

Russia-US re-START nuke talks

Russia and the U.S. are set to begin talks on a new START treaty to reduce the number of strategic nuclear weapons. A US delegation is in Moscow preparing the ground for President Obama's visit in July.

Russian missile defence to Iran on hold till meeting with Obama

Published: 17 February, 2009, 12:37


A part of S-300 air defence missile complex

Russian authorities have put on hold a secret contract with Iran. The contract, which is believed to have been signed in 2005, planned to arm the Islamic Republic with the famous S-300 air-defence missile systems.

 
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Rickym May 27, 2009, 09:21 quote
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Yet another proof that Russia cannot be Trusted as friend !

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