Putin: We have no reason to doubt Iran

Vladmir Putin on warned against the use of force or new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, according to the Russian prime minister’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

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Russia won’t sanction Iran in US deal

A Russian Foreign Ministry source was quoted Tuesday as saying that Moscow would not impose tougher sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program in exchange for a new nuclear arms cuts deal with Washington.

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Russia could deploy missiles near Poland

MOSCOW – Russia could deploy its latest Iskander missiles close to Poland if plans to install U.S. Patriots on Polish soil go ahead, Interfax quoted a senior Russian officer as saying on Thursday.

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Kremlin: Battles over energy may lead to wars

MOSCOW – A Kremlin policy paper says international relations will be shaped by battles over energy resources, which may trigger military conflicts on Russia’s borders.

Russia warns foes in Soviet-style show of might

Russia on Saturday sternly warned its foes not to dare attempt any aggression against the country, as it put on a Soviet-style show of military might in Red Square including nuclear capable missiles.

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Russia announces rearmament plan

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow will begin a comprehensive military rearmament from 2011.

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