Russia is setting up a special motorised infantry brigade of troops ready to fight in the Arctic as tensions over the region's allegedly vast oil and gas wealth reserves grow.

• April 1, 2011

Polish-Russian relations fluctuate to the rhythm of political events: from a thaw following President Dmitriy Medvedev's visit, to a cooling after the publication of the Interstate Aviation Commission [MAK] report [investigating the presidential plane crash near Smolensk last year]. Is it possible for business deals to be struck under such conditions?

• March 31, 2011

Coalition military strikes on Libya could violate the "intention" of the UN resolution if civilians suffer, Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday told visiting French leader Nicolas Sarkozy.

• March 31, 2011

It is in Azerbaijan’s interest to develop cooperation with Bulgaria not only in the energy sector, but also in the sectors of agriculture, education and healthcare, where Bulgaria has broad experience, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador in Sofia Emil Kerimov told journalists, Standart newspaper reported

• March 31, 2011

On March 28, association Belarus Watch held discussion in the Lithuanian Seimas, dedicated to the future abolition of the visa regime between the EU and Belarus, the news agency telegraf.by reports. The event was attended by the Lithuanian politicians, the Belarusian social activists and experts, as well as representatives of various non-governmental organizations.

• March 30, 2011

The UNWTO Regional Commission for Asia & the Pacific has expressed its full support for the people of Japan in the aftermath of the recent earthquake.

• March 30, 2011

The Obama administration on Tuesday slapped sanctions on a state-owned energy company in Belarus over a $500 million investment with an Iranian firm accused of contributing to Iran's suspect nuclear program.

• March 30, 2011

US Congressman Jim Moran has said that Armenia's Metsamor nuclear power station does not meet modern safety standards.

• March 29, 2011