Russia's Mirazh guided missile corvette returned Friday to its Black Sea Fleet base at Sevastopol, which Russia rents from Ukraine, after patrolling waters off the Georgian coast. RFERL also reports that Russia has withdrawed from the city of Gori of Georgia.

A Russian general on Sunday said that peacekeepers are starting to replace regular troops occupying the flash-point town of Gori, opening the way for badly needed humanitarian aid.

Russian troops march deep into Georgia, violating truce. Reports say Russian tanks are moving toward the Georgian Capital Tbilisi.

Russia is planning to start test flights of the fourth prototype Yak-130 combat training aircraft in March, a deputy Air Force commander said on Friday.

New cabinet structure put by the Prime Minister awaits Putin plan for his recommendation to the berth of minister.