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Speech of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev at a conference organised by the Russian Council for International Affairs, Euro-Atlantic Security Community: Myth or Reality?
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,
It was with great interest that I accepted the invitation to take part in this conference. There is a very high level of representation here. As far as I know, experts from nearly 20 countries have come here to discuss the very relevant task of building the Euro-Atlantic security community. I want, first of all, to welcome all of our guests to Moscow and Russia.
Let me start straight away by answering the question before us: is the Euro-Atlantic security community a myth or reality? I think that it is still a myth for now, but a myth that must become reality; and this is something we can all take part in.
Constructive and unbiased dialogue with scholars and experts is essential in order to help those whose job it is to think about the future of their countries and peoples and who feel real responsibility for our world’s future make the right practical decisions. In today’s world of fast-paced globalisation these are not just polite words, but have become an axiom. read more...
Amendments to the presidential order on the working group for cooperation with NATO
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Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Annulling Presidential Executive Order No. 200 of February 18, 2011, On the Special Presidential Representative for Cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Missile Defence, and Making Amendments to Presidential Order No. 94-rp of February 18, 2011.
Dmitry Medvedev signed an Executive Order releasing Dmitry Rogozin from his duties as special presidential representative for missile defence cooperation with NATO.
Mr Rogozin will continue to head the Presidential Executive Office’s interagency working group on missile defence cooperation with NATO.
Talks with Russia’s partners in this area will continue within the current formats – through the Russian Foreign and Defence Ministries.
The Executive Order was signed in connection with Mr Rogozin’s increased workload since becoming deputy prime minister and carrying out a number of important missions on behalf of the president, in particular, acting as special presidential representative for Trans-Dniester. read more...
Russia, NATO Start Training of Afghan Helicopter Technicians in Novosibirsk
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On the 2nd of April, 2012, the Novosibirsk Aircraft Maintenance Plant started the training of the first group of 10 Afghan technicians in the framework of the NATO-Russia Trust Fund on the Helicopter Maintenance for the Afghan National Army (ANA). The training will last for 3 months and include a variety of issues – aviation and radio equipment, frame and engines, phased maintenance and overhaul of the Russian-made helicopters Mi-17/35.
The project carried out by the Russian “OPK “Oboronprom” JSC and the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) will include two more training periods for the other Afghan technicians, preparation of technical documentation in the Dari language and supplies of spare parts for the ANA helicopters. read more...
NATO and Russia hold theatre missile defence exercise
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In the framework of the NATO-Russia Council and in accordance with the guidance from the Lisbon Summit, the fifth theatre missile defence (TMD) computer assisted exercise (CAX) was conducted in Ottobrunn, Germany from 26-30 March 2012.
The aim of the exercise was to develop, explore and assess various options for conducting missile defence in Europe, taking into account the results of previous TMD cooperation between NATO and Russia. The exercise results will contribute to the work on the Joint Analysis of the future framework for missile defence cooperation.
The exercise was hosted by the German Air Force supported by NATO Military Authorities and the Extended Air Defence Task Force . Russian and NATO experts participated in the exercise. read more...
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March 23, 2012
Speech of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev at a conference organised by the Russian Council for International Affairs, Euro-Atlantic Security Community: Myth or Reality?
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March 19, 2012
Exclusive Interview with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to TOLOnews, Sunday, 18 March 2012
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March 14, 2012
Statement of S.V. Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation within ‘Government Hour’, Moscow, 14 March 2012
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November 23, 2011
Statement by Dmitry Medvedev in connection with the situation concerning the NATO countries’ missile defence system in Europe
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November 17, 2011
Deputy PermRep Mr. Nikolay Korchunov's meeting with Group of Think-Tankers from Russia, November 17th 2011
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January 27, 2011
Press-Conference by Dmitry Rogozin on January 26th following the first Ambassadorial NATO-Russia Council in 2011 [audio]
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Documents
February 23, 2011
About the Special Envoy of the President of the Russian Federation for the Interaction with NATO in Missile Defence, 18 Feb 2011
February 21, 2011
Instruction about the Inter-Agency Working Group under the Administration of the President of Russia for the Interaction with NATO in Missile Defence, 18 Feb 2011
June 5, 2008
Dmitry Medvedev's Speech at Meeting with German Political, Parliamentary and Civic Leaders
April 4, 2008
Chairman’s statement: Meeting of the NATO-Russia Council at the level of Heads of State and Government held in Bucharest
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