Netherlands takes legal action against Russia over Greenpeace activists
The Netherlands launched legal proceedings against Russia on Friday, saying it had unlawfully detained Greenpeace activists on a Dutch-registered ship for protesting against oil drilling in the Arctic.
EU preparing to charge Gazprom in antitrust case
EU regulators are preparing to charge Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom with abusing its dominant position in central and eastern Europe, the EU's antitrust chief said on Thursday, in a move that could lead to a fine of up to $15 billion.
Russia doubts mid-November date for Syria peace talks
Russia expressed doubt on Tuesday that Western nations can persuade Syrian opposition representatives to take part in an international peace conference in time for it to take place in mid-November.
U.S., Russia agree on Syria U.N. chemical arms measure
Ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock, the United States and Russia agreed on Thursday on a U.N. Security Council draft resolution that would demand Syria give up its chemical arms, but does not threaten military force if it fails to comply.
Russian court remands Greenpeace activists for two months
A Russian court has remanded six Greenpeace activists in custody for two months for allegedly trying to seize a Russian oil platform.
Russia warns Japan over travel to disputed islands
Russia threatened on Thursday to ban visa-free travel for Japanese officials to four disputed Pacific islands if they make statements demanding the territories be returned to Japan.
Greenpeace activists broke law, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Greenpeace activists broke the law during an Arctic oil protest, but that they are not pirates.
China gets 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali
China, the world's largest consumer of potash, has acquired a 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali (URKA.MM), the world's largest producer of the soil nutrient, via its sovereign wealth fund, Uralkali said on Tuesday.
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