Yuri Ushakov

Russia Ousting U.S. Official Accused of Being CIA Spy

Russian authorities are expelling a U.S. official they accused of being a CIA officer who offered a member of the special services in Moscow as much as $1 million a year for information.

Russia Counters Obama Letter With Call to Calm Hostile Congress

The Obama administration should put pressure on Congress to tame its hostile attitude toward Russia, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign-policy aide said after a message delivered by the U.S. leader’s envoy today.

Egypt Requests $2 Billion Russian Loan as Mursi Meets Putin

Egypt requested a $2 billion loan from Russia during a meeting between President Mohamed Mursi and his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Egyptian Industry and Trade Minister Hatem Saleh said.

Donilon to Visit Russia in April for Missile-Defense Discussions

U.S. National Security Adviser Thomas Donilon will visit Moscow next month to discuss issues including missile defenses, said Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign-policy aide.

Putin Seeks to Safeguard Positive U.S. Ties, Aide Ushakov Says

President Vladimir Putin wants to safeguard the closer ties achieved with the U.S. under Dmitry Medvedev and predicts progress in talks on a planned missile shield in Europe after the November U.S. election, Putin’s foreign policy aide said.

Putin to Meet With Ahmadinejad in Beijing Before Nuclear Talks

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will meet with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Beijing on June 6 or June 7 before world powers gather in Moscow to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.

Putin to Extend Lease on Kyrgyz Base, Settle Debt During Visit

President Vladimir Putin will use tomorrow’s trip to Kyrgyzstan to extend the lease on a Russian military base in the country and settle the central Asian nation’s debt, according to Putin’s foreign-policy aide.

Putin Skips Pakistan Summit on Tight Schedule, Not Gazprom Snub

Russian President Vladimir Putin skipped a summit with regional counterparts in Pakistan because of his tight schedule, according to Yuri Ushakov, his foreign policy aide.

Putin Plans Defense, Energy Agreements During Tajikistan Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Tajikistan to sign accords on defense cooperation, migration and energy with the former Soviet state that borders Afghanistan and China, according to Putin’s foreign policy aide.

Putin Looks East for Growth as Indebted Europe Loses Sheen

Russia, faced with a debt crisis in its top trading partner, is pivoting east for the trade and investment President Vladimir Putin needs to meet the economic targets he set for his third term.

"To put it mildly, we are surprised by this brazen recruitment attempt at a time when Presidents Obama and Putin have pledged to step up cooperation and contacts between the security services of the two countries."

- Yuri Ushakov on May 15, 2013

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