Article | May 22, 2012 - 1:24pm
Russia’s LUKoil, which is the third private oil company by proven hydrocarbon reserves in the world, intends to further expand its presence at the Caspian region.
Russia’s LUKoil, which is the third private oil company by proven hydrocarbon reserves in the world, intends to further expand its presence at the Caspian region. LUKoil President Vagit Alekperov and Kazakhstan's national company KazMunayGas CEO Lyazzat Kiinov signed a Memorandum of Understanding which sets the basis for co-operation of Russian companies in studying of geological-geophysical data of free unlicensed onshore and offshore sites in Kazakhstan.
Article | May 21, 2012 - 8:06pm
On 21 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin named a new Cabinet, keeping several key ministers, including finance, foreign and defence, at their posts, but also replacing the most unpopular ones.
On 21 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin named a new Cabinet, keeping several key ministers, including finance, foreign and defence, at their posts, but also replacing the most unpopular ones.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:44pm
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The export strategy came as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are expected to outpace the G7 rich country group by as early as 2025.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:44pm
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The export strategy came as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are expected to outpace the G7 rich country group by as early as 2025.
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:24pm
2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.
2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:05pm
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time. So this year Afghanistan and Turkey decided to get into the so-called "Shanghai Five", which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 12:25pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided not to attend the Group of Eight (G8) summit hosted by US President Barack Obama to be held at the Camp David US presidential retreat in Maryland on 18-19 May.
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided not to attend the Group of Eight (G8) summit hosted by US President Barack Obama to be held at the Camp David US presidential retreat in Maryland on 18-19 May. Putin told Obama when the latter called to congratulate him on his inauguration that he will be too busy finalising Cabinet appointments, adding that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev would replace him.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 2:29pm
Russia's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal of the former owner of the “Yukos” Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 1:37pm
The government of Kosovo has decided to introduce a visa regime for 86 countries, including Russia and China. The decision shall apply starting from 1 January 2013 and among the countries whose citizens will need visas to enter Kosovo are mostly the countries which have not yet recognised the country's independence, but also some which have.
Article | May 17, 2012 - 6:47pm
During the meeting on Friday between the prime ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey and Qatar, it is expected a trilateral gas deal to be concluded.
During the meeting on Friday, May 18, between the prime ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey and Qatar, it is expected a trilateral gas deal to be concluded. According to unconfirmed information, the discussion between the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, his Turkish colleague Receb Erdogan and their Qatari counterpart Sheikh Hamad Al Thani will be oriented mainly on the negotiation of import of Qatari gas to Bulgaria. The transportation will be realized through the county’s future gas intersystem connection with Turkey.
Article | May 17, 2012 - 8:24pm
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on May 17,during a legal forum ahead of his participation to the G8 summit at Camp David, warned Western powers ,stating that a military intervention in the affairs of sovereign states could lead to war, even nuclear war.
Russian Prime Minister clearly referred to his country's position, contrary to the Western powers,on issues such as Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Blog entry | May 17, 2012 - 2:53pm
Russia’s age-old ambition of securing a foothold in the Mediterranean has been achieved not only through the establishment of a naval base at Tartus in Syria but also because of its long-standing relationship with Cyprus.
Russia’s age-old ambition of securing a foothold in the Mediterranean has been achieved not only through the establishment of a naval base at Tartus in Syria but also because of its long-standing relationship with Cyprus.
Article | May 16, 2012 - 1:35pm
On 15 May, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted the list of cabinet appointments to President Vladimir Putin with the latter expected to start consultations with the appointees on 16 May.
On 15 May, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted the list of cabinet appointments to President Vladimir Putin with the latter expected to start consultations with the appointees on 16 May. The final government line-up is expected to be published early next week, after Medvedev returns from the G8 summit in Washington. The Russian premier will replace the president at the G8 as Putin has explained that he is under urgent pressure to form a new cabinet and therefore cannot attend the summit.
Blog entry | May 15, 2012 - 12:22pm
2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.
2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 10:55pm
Russian gas monopoly Gazprom's exports to Europe fell 12% in the first four months of 2012.
Russian gas monopoly Gazprom's exports to Europe fell 12% in the first four months of 2012. Sales from January to April dropped from 58bn cubic metres last year to 51bn cubic metres this year.
Europe, which relies on Russia for about 25% of its gas, bought less fuel because of warmer-than-usual weather at the start of the year. Moreover, an expected rise in prices at the beginning of last year caused Gazprom customers to stock up ahead of the increase and then switch to other suppliers.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 2:49pm
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time.
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time. So this year Afghanistan and Turkey decided to get into the so-called "Shanghai Five", which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Their desire to join is now under a certain status, most likely, it will be approved next month at the upcoming summit of heads of states of this Organization in Beijing on 6-7 June.
Article | May 14, 2012 - 11:37am
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who started a new Kremlin term last week, will travel to Belarus for his first foreign trip, Russia’s Kommersant newspaper reported.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who started a new Kremlin term last week, will travel to Belarus for his first foreign trip, Russia’s Kommersant newspaper reported.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:39pm
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular New Year more universally observed. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the old new Russian President. On 7 May, Putin took back the formal reins of power he ceded to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008, when he faced a bar on a third straight term after eight years as president.
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular New Year more universally observed. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the old new Russian President. On 7 May, Putin took back the formal reins of power he ceded to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008, when he faced a bar on a third straight term after eight years as president.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 5:35pm
The Russian-backed South Stream gas pipeline has never been a European priority, a European Commission spokeswoman told New Europe on 10 May. “Why? Because it diversifies routes but not supply as it is supposed to bring Russian gas to the EU,” she explained.
The Russian-backed South Stream gas pipeline has never been a European priority, a European Commission spokeswoman told New Europe on 10 May. “Why? Because it diversifies routes but not supply as it is supposed to bring Russian gas to the EU,” she explained.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 4:06pm
A month after the entry into force of the new law on political parties in Russia, 172 new political forces were registered, according to the official data of the Justice Ministry.
Article | May 9, 2012 - 12:18pm
A hacker group calling itself the Russian branch of Anonymous has claimed responsibility for shutting down the websites of the Kremlin and the Russian President, Russia Today reported. Two sites have been unavailable for at least 30 minutes on 9 May.
Anonymous tweeted “Kremlin.ru – TANGO DOWN” on their Twitter account. They also provided screenshots, demonstrating that the site was unavailable in different countries around the world.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 4:49pm
On 8 May, Russia's new President Vladimir Putin comfortably won approval for his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev to become prime minister. Medvedev's candidacy came to vote at the State Duma - Russia's lower house of parliament.
On 8 May, Russia's new President Vladimir Putin comfortably won approval for his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev to become prime minister. Medvedev's candidacy came to vote at the State Duma - Russia's lower house of parliament.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 4:12pm
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular new year. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the old new Russian president.
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular New Year more universally observed. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the Old New Russian President. On 7 May, Putin took back the formal reins of power he ceded to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008, when he faced a bar on a third straight term after eight years as president.
Article | May 7, 2012 - 12:31pm
"We will achieve our goals if we are a single, united people, if we hold our fatherland dear, strengthen Russian democracy, constitutional rights and freedoms," Putin said in a short speech after taking the oath.
On 7 May Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia in a lavish Kremlin ceremony in Moscow. "We will achieve our goals if we are a single, united people, if we hold our fatherland dear, strengthen Russian democracy, constitutional rights and freedoms," Putin said in a short speech after taking the oath.
Analysts say Russia’s privatisation programme is likely to broaden and accelerate after Putin's return to the country’s top job, replacing Dmitry Medvedev.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 9:47pm
Russia’s privatisation programme is likely to broaden and accelerate after Vladimir Putin's return as president of Russia on 7 May, replacing Dmitry Medvedev at the country’s top job.
Russia’s privatisation programme is likely to broaden and accelerate after Vladimir Putin's return as president of Russia on 7 May, replacing Dmitry Medvedev at the country’s top job.
