Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Moscow for an annual bilateral summit expected to focus on defense and energy cooperation.

• December 23, 2015

A senior Iranian nuclear official says Russia will begin construction on two new nuclear reactors in Iran next week.

• December 23, 2015

The president of Turkmenistan says the completion of a new gas pipeline will boost cooperation with European partners.

• December 23, 2015

A senior Iranian nuclear official says Russia will begin construction on two new nuclear reactors in Iran next week.

• December 22, 2015

Swiss commodities trader Trafigura is expanding its ties with Russia's Rosneft (ROSN.MM) and is set to become the biggest buyer from the sanctions-hit Kremlin oil major when it adds refined products to its already huge purchases of crude oil.

• December 21, 2015

Iranian nuclear officials say Tehran will export most of its enriched uranium stockpile to Russia in the coming days as it implements a nuclear deal to secure relief from international sanctions.

• December 20, 2015

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of looting two of its oil rigs after Crimea-based oil and gas firm Chornomornaftogaz moved the equipment off the coast of the annexed peninsula into Russian waters.

• December 16, 2015

Turkish officials say Russia has stopped construction work at Turkey's first planned nuclear power plant, amid a bitter row between Moscow and Ankara.

• December 9, 2015