Iran has no interest in resolving the nuclear crisis by jaw jaw
The decision by Iran's parliament to expel the British Ambassador to Tehran demonstrates what the Iranian government really thinks about diplomacy – that it is a complete waste of time.
Russia sending warships to its base in Syria
Russia is sending a flotilla of warships to its naval base in Syria in a show of force which suggests Moscow is willing to defend its interests in the strife-torn country as international pressure mounts on President Bashar al-Assad's government.
Russia says missiles to target US nuclear shield in Europe
Russia has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow's concerns about its plans.
Russia Demands Security Guarantees from U.S. Missile Shield
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday confirmed the need for assurance that the US missile defense system is not in any way aimed at his country, reported local television.
Azerbaijani defense ministry signs agreements with Ukrainian and Belarusian defense ministries
Defense ministers Safar Abiyev and Mikhail Yejel discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation, press service of the Ukrainian defense ministry said. They signed the bilateral cooperation and action plans for 2012.
Iran won’t retreat from nuclear path
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Wednesday that Iran won't retreat "one iota" from its nuclear program, denying claims that it seeks atomic weapons. Key ally Russia gave the Islamic Republic a major boost, rejecting tighter sanctions despite a U.N. watchdog report detailing suspected arms-related advances.
Armenia, Russia to cooperate in defensive action in mountains
The active phase of the joint Armenian-Russian tactical training with firing practice was held on Alagyaz training ground of Armenia.
India keen to join Central Asian security alliance
Russian foreign ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich has said that India has expressed an intent to join a Central Asian security alliance that would also include Pakistan and Iran.
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