61.  Russian defense officials gave no further details about the shipment.

62.  Russian Defense Minister Igor Rodionov arrived in Japan Friday for a three-day official visit, the first by a Russian defense minister.

63.  Russian defense minister rebukes U.S. commander over Kosovo.

64.  Russian defense officials said Wednesday they were pressing for eastern European nations to open their air space so Moscow can fly in reinforcements.

65.  Russian security services said customs agents who checked his baggage when he left for Niigata three days earlier found him to be carrying confidential documents about Russian defense facilities.

66.  Ten minutes later, he put his side in a comfortable position with another beautiful goal after De La Pena ripped the Russian defense with a diagonal pass.

67.  The accord was signed by U.S. Defense Secretary William Perry, Norwegian Defense Minister Jurgen H. Kosmo and Igor Rodionov, the Russian defense minister.

68.  Ten minutes later, he gave Spain more than enough insurance, converting after De La Pena penetrated the Russian defense with a diagonal pass.

69.  The chairman of the Russian parliamentary defense committee said lawmakers may respond to any use of force by recommending Russia abandon its treaty with NATO.

70.  The commission is aimed at ensuring the safety of Russian defense facilities, especially nuclear materials and technologies.