Person: Mikhail Fradkov

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Embassies attacked as Russia and China block UN action on Syria

The United Nations Security Council failed again to take decisive action to stop the escalating violence in Syria as Russia and China blocked a resolution backing an Arab League plan for President Bashar Assad to step down.

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Russian spy chief betrays network and defects to US

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Spy-swap hatched in Oval Office weeks before arrests

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Putin: New PM could run for Russian presidency

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Russian Parliament to vote on Putin's PM nomination

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Putin's PM nominee doesn't rule out Presidential run

Putin removes prime minister in favour of ally

PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin dismissed his long-serving prime minister yesterday and nominated little-known cabinet official Victor Zubkov to replace him in a surprise move that could put Zubkov in the running to replace Putin next year.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007

Putin nominates surprise candidate in place of PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed his long-serving prime minister today and nominated little-known Cabinet official Victor Zubkov to replace him in a surprise move that could put Zubkov in the running to replace Putin next year.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2007

Russian PM asks Kremlin to dissolve Govt

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov has asked the Kremlin to dissolve his government, Russian news agencies reported today, with less than three months remaining before parliamentary elections.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2007

Russia-Belarus oil dispute negotiations resume

Russian and Belarusian officials resumed negotiations today on ending a trade dispute that brought a three-day shut-off of a main Russian oil pipeline to Europe, Russian news agencies reported.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2007

Russia and Ukraine to resume gas talks

Russian and Ukrainian officials aimed to resume negotiations tonight on resolving a price dispute that led to a cut-off of Ukraine’s natural gas supply, but Russia gave no indication it was in the mood for compromise.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2006

No pipeline agreement after Russian visit to Beijing

A visit by Russia’s prime minister to Beijing ended with a joint pledge of possible co-operation in space exploration, but no agreement on a pipeline sought by China to supply Siberian oil for its energy-hungry economy.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2005

Russian parliament rejects no-confidence move

Russia’s lower house of parliament turned down a motion of no-confidence President Vladimir Putin's Cabinet but many MPs demonstrated their disdain for the government by boycotting the vote.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2005

Russian military to get more new weapons

The Russian Cabinet today allocated the equivalent of $6.8bn (€5bn) to buy new weapons next year, and the defence minister reaffirmed the military’s readiness to strike terrorists outside Russia’s borders.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2004

TV 'making idiots of Russian people'

The Russian cabinet vented anger at television today, with the defence minister saying that it was making idiots of the people.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Russian PM signs order approving climate protocol

Russia’s prime minister signed a government order today officially approving the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and sending it to President Vladimir Putin, who is to submit it to parliament for ratification.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Russian backing clears way for Kyoto

RUSSIA'S Cabinet approved the Kyoto Protocol on global warming yesterday, clearing the way for the worldwide adoption of the document once the Russian parliament ratifies it as widely expected.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2004

Threat to Russian meat exports lifted after high level telephone talks

The EU has struck a deal to resume its €1.3 billion per year meat exports to Russia, which were temporarily suspended last week by Moscow.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2004

Russia lifts ban on EU meat imports

Russia has lifted a ban on meat imports from the European Union until October 1, setting a new deadline for the 25-nation bloc to reach agreement with Moscow on food safety certificates.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2004

Twenty-two miners die in Siberian blast

An apparent methane blast ripped through a coal mine in Siberia early today, killing 22 miners and trapping at least 25 others underground, officials said.

Sat, 10 Apr, 2004

Putin names new prime minister

President Vladimir Putin today nominated Mikhail Fradkov, a former tax police chief who is Russia’s representative to the European Union, to the post of prime minister.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2004