Nauru–Russia relations
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Nauru–Russia relations are the bilateral relations between
Russian financing
The
International reaction
Nauru's role in Russian
The central bank of Russia has come to us and confirmed that large amounts of Russian capital are flowing into and out of Nauru, and that has raised concerns on their part and on ours and certainly raised suspicions.
In 2000, the President of Nauru, René Harris, responded to claims of illegal money movements by saying "Nauru does not tolerate criminal activities in its financial system".[7]
Nauru's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
In 2009, Nauru became only the fourth country to recognize the breakaway regions of Georgia, the republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Russia was reported to be giving Nauru $50m in humanitarian aid in return.[8][9] Nauru's bilateral relations with Moscow have become even stronger after Nauru has recognized Abkhazia on December 15, 2009 and South Ossetia the next day. Nauru's foreign minister Kieren Keke stated: "I hope that other countries will follow our example and also recognize the independence of Abkhazia". The issue was dealt with in the winter session of the parliament.
Russian officials visited Nauru in March 2010 to discuss the allocation of the "huge aid grant" that Russia will be providing to the small country.[10]
See also
References
- ^ Pacific nation Nauru on brink of collapse The Age, 18 April 2004
- Television New Zealand. 6 December 2001. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ Henley, Jon (2001-06-23). "Pacific atoll paradise for mafia loot". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ a b "Tiny Island Shelters Huge Cash Flows". The Washington Post. 1999-10-28. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Tiny Pacific Island Is Facing Money-Laundering Sanctions". The New York Times. 2001-12-06. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Sinister shell game on Nauru hides a cast of global villains". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2003-04-12.
- ^ "Nauru: Russian paper discusses laundering Russian mafia money". Newsbank. 15 February 2000.
- ^ Harding, Luke (14 December 2009). "Tiny Nauru struts world stage by recognizing breakaway republics". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ^ "Russia buys a tiny ally: Nauru". Los Angeles Times. 18 December 2009.
- Radio New Zealand International. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2011.