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The Reemergence of Russian Geopolitical Power in the Black and Caspian Seas Region: Implications for Turkey and the Wider Power Balances
 (254 Kb) Energy and security: Russia’s new obsession with the wider Black Sea region Revived by the economic recovery it has witnessed in recent years, and not necessarily weakened by the global financial crisis, Russia is demonstrating itself to be an increasingly assertive (political and economic) force in the wider-Black and Caspian Seas (BCS) basin. Exerting influence in the BCS region is a crucial element in the Russian geopolitical strategy, given the region’s importance both as an energy producer as well as its vitality as a primary corridor for the transit of oil and gas to international markets.
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Russia offers Poland stake in Baltic nuclear plant
Russia wants Poland to participate in the construction of the Baltic nuclear power station in the Kaliningrad Oblast corridor.
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Russian visas in mix for Turkey's nuclear plant
During Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Ankara this month, Turkey and Russia enhanced their multi-dimensional partnership by signing 17 agreements.
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Turkmens set to start work on new gas pipeline
Energy-rich Turkmenistan will start later this month building a pipeline linking its natural gas-rich fields in the east to the Caspian Sea coast in an effort to increase its export potential, a state newspaper said Monday.
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Statoil and EGL announce E.ON Ruhrgas as new shareholder in Trans Adriatic Pipeline
Statoil and EGL today, 20 May, announced the divestment of a combined stake of 15% in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline Project (TAP) to E.ON Ruhrgas - a leading energy provider.
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European Parliament Urges EU Engagement in Karabakh
Today, the European Parliament renewed its commitment to greater engagement by the European Union in the South Caucasus as it adopted a new resolution on EU policy in the region [1]. This is the first resolution dedicated to the South Caucasus countries since the launch, in 2009, of the EU’s landmark Eastern Partnership policy [2].
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Iran letter to IAEA will advance nuclear talks: Brazil
Iran's letter to the IAEA confirming its deal with Turkey and Brazil over an exchange of uranium will advance negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Friday.
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Russia Ready to Invest $1 Billion in Namibian Uranium
Russia is ready to invest about $1 billion to develop uranium deposits in Namibia, the world’s fourth-biggest producer of the metal, said Sergei Kiriyenko, chief executive officer of Rosatom Corp.
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