Russia to request extradition of suspected Chechen militant from Spain
Published: 05 December, 2006, 11:30
Russia has been preparing to ask Spain to extradite a suspected Chechen militant. Murat Gasayev was detained in the Valencia region as part of a large-scale operation targeting organised Russian crime groups in the country.
According to the Russian side, Gasayev was involved in an armed group accused of committing crimes in Russia in 2003, including terrorism. He was placed on the international wanted list at the end of September.
05.12.2006, 11:29
Patriarch Aleksy II criticises the VaticanThe Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Aleksy II has called on the Vatican to stop what he says are unfriendly actions towards the canonical church in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS-member countries. |
05.12.2006, 14:39
UN Day of the Volunteer celebrated in MoscowCountries around the world have recognised the United Nations Day of the Volunteer. It is a celebration of acts of selflessness that benefit both society and the economy. Volunteering is slowly growing in popularity in Russia. |
