Ukraine: Russian gas deal must be revised
Ukraine on Friday stepped up pressure on Russia to lower the price of its natural gas, saying a 2009 import contract contradicts an earlier agreement and must be revised.
Russia urges regional solutions in Afghanistan
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Friday that the fate of Afghanistan and surrounding nations should be decided by regional powers, an apparent call for reduced U.S. engagement.
Russia invites Libyan rebel officials to Moscow
Russia has invited the Libyan National Transitional Council’s (NTC) officials to Moscow, Russian envoy to Africa, Mikhail Margelov, said on Friday.
New organizations of Russia and Estonia have joined the “international of Russia”
Held on board the Union of Associations of Russian Compatriots in Estonia (SORSE), which unanimously decided to accede to the declaration, “International Russia.”
Foreign oil projects: Political and economic considerations
Russian oil companies often prefer to develop deposits abroad rather than in Russia. Analysts believe this is not a good trend, as it cuts budget revenue and investment in infrastructure and new jobs at home. By developing oil fields abroad, Russian companies may receive higher profits, but risks for these projects in countries with unstable regimes can completely negate the potential benefits.
Russia to protect its companies in Libya
Moscow, Sep 3 (IANS) Russia will continue to protect the interests of Russian companies operating in Libya, a government spokesperson said.
Russia urges regional solutions in Afghanistan – Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Army Times
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Friday that the fate of Afghanistan and surrounding nations should be decided by regional powers, an apparent call for reduced U.S. engagement.
Russia 1-0 FYR Macedonia
Russia passed the first test in a crucial week of their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign as they edged out FYR Macedonia in Moscow.
Ukraine demands Russia revise gas deal
Ukraine is stepping up pressure on Russia to revise a long-term natural gas contract signed in 2009. Prime Minister Mykola Azarov says the agreement contradicts a 2004 intergovernmental deal between Kiev and Moscow, and so must be revised.
