On Monday Ivanov said the new anti-terror partnership between Moscow and Washington had strengthened the OSCE.

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Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said Russia did not intend to hamper the U.S. draft, Reuters reported.

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In the strongest hint yet, Russian Defense Secretary Sergei Ivanov said yesterday that the two sides have made "clear progress" in their Treaty discussions.

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Mr Ivanov said 509 died while off duty, including those "killed in crimes committed by civilians", he was quoted by Russia's Interfax news agency as saying.

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Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said Thursday the U.N.

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U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, meeting in Norway with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, said U.S officials had not been able to confirm the report.

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"If in the coming days the situation does not change, we need to take additional extraordinary measures, including at the highest level, " said Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov.

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Russian National Security Advisor Sergei Ivanov refused to comment on the failed test, but said he would raise the subject in upcoming talks with his U.S. counterpart, Sandy Berger.

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Putin said the coordination of Russia's participation would be placed in the hands of Sergei Ivanov, the Russian defence minister.

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