Putin encourages peaceful protests – but beware the police beatings
Despite seemingly encouraging words about freedom of speech from Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister, Russian opposition activists were again beaten and detained when they tried to hold peaceful protests across the country yesterday.
PETERSEN & VAHABOV: Ukraine is not yet lost
Since this winter's presidential election, in which pro-Russian Victor Yanukovich emerged the victor, Ukraine has experienced a massive turnaround.
Gazprom may seek joint venture with Ukraine on parity basis
The head of Russia’s Gazprom on Friday concluded in talks with Ukraine’s energy minister that Gazprom and Ukraine’s state-run energy company Naftogaz Ukrainy, could move toward creating a joint venture on a parity basis.
Russia lashes out at Iran
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses Iranian criticism that Russia is susceptible to Western influence and says Tehran has obstinately refused to address concerns about its nuclear program.
Anxious Georgia embraces Iran, Turkey
Nervous about being forgotten by the West almost two years after its war with Russia, Georgia is boosting ties with Iran and Turkey to counter Moscow's influence in the Caucasus, analysts say.
Russian foreign minister dismisses Iran criticism
Russia's foreign minister on Thursday brushed off Iran's recent criticism as an emotional outburst and expressed frustration with Tehran in the standoff over its nuclear program.
Ignatiev: Euro Crisis No Threat to Russia
Russia’s banks and the ruble can withstand shocks triggered by the euro area’s sovereign debt crisis, central bank chairman Sergei Ignatiev said.
Tectonic shift under way in Turkmen gas
Events this week confirm that Turkmenistan has taken a decisive strategic decision to diversify its gas exports not only beyond Russia but also beyond China.
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