MOSCOW, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Russia should "use every opportunity" to block the United Nations' acceptance of Kosovo's imminent independence, a senior Russian lawmaker said.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Russia's president has said the discovery of an alleged British spy ring justifies a new law that tightens state control over non-governmental organizations.

TEHRAN, Russia, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A Russian delegation is in Tehran negotiating an offer to Iran for a joint uranium enrichment program, Russia's defense minister said Monday.

MOSCOW, June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. and Russian lawmakers agreed Wednesday on new ideas to fight terrorism amd crime.

MOSCOW, March 8 (UPI) -- Leaders of Russia's Parliament have expressed regret that Estonia's and Lithuania's presidents rejected invitations to Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.

STRASBOURG, France, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A Russian parliamentarian has welcomed the election of a new Euro-parliamentary leader, Interfax news agency reported.

MOSCOW, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Russian are right to fear the possible opening of new U.S. military bases in Central Europe, a prominent Duma member said Monday.