Russia’s chance of buying Ukraine’s gas pipelines curbed
The decision by the National Commission on regulation the energy sector to give equal access to Ukraine’s gas-pipelines and underground reservoirs to private companies is bad news for Russia’s Gazprom and actually makes senseless the talks on creating a bilateral consortium between Russia and Ukraine Komersant-Ukrayiny reports Apr. 21.
Russia and Iran restore cooperation despite UN sanctions
Russia and Iran continue to strengthen bilateral ties. The relations between Moscow and Teheran have strengthened considerably during the recent two decades. The two countries have signed a series of economic and defense agreements. The cooperation in the field of science and education has been developing steadily too. This week, it was reported that Iran has officially approved a new standard of education, in which the studies of the Russian language will become an inseparable part of the local school program.
India launches test missile able to hit Beijing
India said Thursday that it had launched a successful test-firing of a new missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads to major Chinese cities.
NATO, Russia Discuss Missile Defense
NATO and Russia ministers have begun talks on the alliance's plans to build a missile-defense shield in Europe.
Japan, Ukraine to Perfect Post Nuclear Accident Response
Japan and Ukraine will join their efforts in liquidation of the consequences of nuclear disasters. The respective Resolution on Deepening the Relations with Ukraine has been unanimously approved by the House of Representatives of the National Diet of Japan (the bicameral legislative body of the country).
Azerbaijani President receives delegation led by Speaker of Ukrainian parliament
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on Wednesday received delegation led by Vladimir Litvin, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian parliament), APA reports quoting AzerTAc.
Tajikistan says Russia is main partner, rejects foreign offers
Tajikistan, a former Soviet republic bordering Afghanistan, has rejected requests by foreign powers to allow them to set up military bases on its territory because it does not want to upset Russia, its president said on Tuesday.
Armenian President receives Foreign Minister of Belarus
Today, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received the Foreign Minister of Belarus, Sergey Martynov. The sides agreed in the opinion that there is a mutual desire to deepen relations between Armenia and Belarus and expand the bilateral cooperation in various spheres.
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