NATO Secretary-General Holds Moscow Talks

NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer (right) with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in April (epa) October 25, 2006 -- NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer arrives in Moscow today at the start of a two-day visit.

Scheffer is expected to meet with President Vladimir Putin on October 26, as well as with Russia's foreign and defense ministers, to discuss Russia's partnership with the alliance.


Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russian officials will also raise some of Moscow's concerns, including over U.S. plans to deploy missile-defense sites in eastern Europe.


(ITAR-TASS)

Russian Arms Exports

Russian Arms Exports

Russia's advanced S-300 air-defense system (epa file photo)

BOOM TIMES: In 2005, Russia sold more than $6 billion in weapons to more than 60 countries around the world. The state arms exporter says it has $17 billion in orders in hand....(more)


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