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WikiLeaks: Nato allies have secret plan for defending eastern Europe from Russia
Nato allies have drawn up a secret plan for defending several eastern European countries in the event of aggression by Russia for the first time since the end of the Cold War, diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks disclose.
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Poland and Russia Vow to Open New Chapter of Cooperation in Relations
Polish and Russian leaders vowed Monday to open a new chapter in their relations, a move that could eventually end centuries of enmity and distrust between two great Slavic powers of Europe’s East and strengthen security and stability in this part of the continent.
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China world’s best hope, worst fear regarding climate crisis
China is holding many of the keys needed to unlock complicated United Nations climate negotiations as developing countries move to the centre in the fight against global warming.
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Estonia is very interested in participating in the Lithuanian nuclear power plant
Estonian prime minister Andrus Ansip confirmed at the Baltic states and Polish heads of governments meeting on Sunday that Estonia is very much interested in participating in the Lithuanian nuclear power plant project, LETA/Delfi reports.
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India takes its time as Turkmenistan seeks separate rates for natural gas
Turkmenistan has proposed to charge different prices for supplying natural gas through the proposed 1,680 km pipeline that would deliver 90 million cubic metres a day to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, officials in New Delhi said.
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Opposition to War in Iraq Building in Central Asia
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States dramatically increased security cooperation with Central Asian states, including the establishment of an American military presence in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
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Russia's Medvedev to boost ties with Poland
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was due in Poland Monday for the highest-level visit in nine years, as Moscow moves to boost cooperation with its western neighbour amid fast-thawing ties.
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