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Russia, European Union to discuss military cooperation
MOSCOW – Chief-of-Staff of the Russian armed forces, Mr. Nikolai Makarov, is expected to meet with the Chairman of the EU Military Committee, Swedish General Mr. Hakan Syren, on Friday in Moscow to “discuss vital problems of military cooperation between Russia and the European Union in maintaining peace and security on the European continent,” the Russian defense ministry was quoted by Itar-Tass as saying.
During the visit to last to September 4, Mr. Syren will visit a motorized infantry division of the Moscow military district.
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Azeri speaker criticizes CoE policies
04.02.12 12:32Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Ogtay Asadov has criticized the Council of Europe parliamentary assembly, saying it was baseless to scrutinize the issue of “political prisoners” in any country given the absence of PACE’s relevant legal documents and fully outlined criteria.
U.S. defense chief downplays speculation of Israeli attack on Iran
04.02.12 12:34U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has downplayed a U.S. newspaper report suggesting he believes Israel is planning a military strike -- perhaps as early as spring -- against Iran`s nuclear facilities.
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