Ukraine to start buying natural gas on spot market
Ukraine plans to start compensating for reductions in the import of increasingly expensive Russian natural gas by buying the commodity this summer on the spot market, Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister Yuriy Boiko told reporters in Kyiv
PM Azarov: No "gas war" between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov declares there would be no new "gas war" between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine to cut Russian gas imports as talks stall
Ukraine is trying to ease pressure on state finances by reducing gas import volumes, government officials indicated on Wednesday, as it becomes increasingly pessimistic about getting Russia to cut the price of its gas supplies.
Russia's 'democracy package' for Syria
Given carte blanch by America and Europe to deal with Syria, Moscow is pressing Damascus to accept a deal that ends the bloody stalemate and safeguards Russia's interests in the region.
Iran backs Russian stance on nuclear dispute
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday that he backs Moscow's efforts to resolve the dispute over Tehran's nuclear drive diplomatically, the Kremlin said.
Foreign Policy of US and Europe after the Failure of Russia
President Barack Obama’s Russia “reset” policy has encouraged European Union politicians who have long advocated a “softly, softly” approach toward Russia to push for a “fast forward” in Brussels’ relationship with Moscow.
Problems arise in US-Russian disarmament talks
Differences between the US and Russia over the follow-up to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty that expires on December 5 are greater than previously disclosed, Russia media reported Thursday.
Belarus restricts internet access
A new law in Belarus will restrict access to foreign websites and force internet clubs and cafes to report users visiting sites registered abroad.
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