U.S. Expands Sanctions List For Russians, Ukrainians
WASHINGTON -- The United States has added nearly three dozen people and companies to its sanctions list for activity directly or indirectly connected to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
Rosneft deepens ties with Trafigura with huge products deal
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.
Russia, EU trade talks fail, Kiev set to face retaliation
The European Union failed to allay Russia's concerns about Ukraine's free-trade accord with the 28-nation bloc on Monday, leaving Kiev to face Russian retaliation through tighter bilateral trade rules from 2016.
EU prolongs economic sanctions on Russia until mid-2016
The European Union on Monday extended its economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine until the end of next July, drawing a swift rebuke from the Russian economy minister.
Iran To Ship Enriched Uranium To Russia
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.
Putin Says Russia Will Not 'Abandon' Russians In Southeast Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not abandon Russians living in southeast Ukraine to what he described as Ukrainian "nationalists."
Russian Warplanes Strike Rebel-Held City In Northern Syria
Russian warplanes are said to have bombed a rebel-held city in northern Syria, killing scores of people.
India and Russia eye nuclear, helicopter deals before Modi's Moscow visit
India's prime minister is expected to promote deals for Russian nuclear reactors and military helicopters worth billions of dollars on a trip to Moscow next week, attracted by promises to transfer technology that Western nations have been slow to make.
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