Russia, IAEA to jointly establish first nuclear fuel reserve bank
Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will jointly establish a nuclear fuel reserve bank, in order to meet the demand of developing countries for peaceful use of nuclear energy, said the IAEA on Friday.
US Russia nuclear deal worries some in Moscow
A US Russia nuclear deal on reducing their arsenals has received global praise. But some in Russia worry that President Medvedev may have allowed too much leeway for the US to develop missile defense systems.
Ukraine's Premier Wants 'Clean Slate'
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, seeking to revise a gas contract with Russia, called for the two sides to forget the legacy of Ukraine's previous government during talks Thursday with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Seeking Lower Fuel Costs, Ukraine May Sell Pipelines
In recent years, state-owned natural gas pipelines in Ukraine have been the source of such tension that a midwinter fight between Russia and Ukraine over pricing — often leading to Russia’s shutting the valves and leaving people in Europe freezing — has become an annual ritual.
Ukraine govt draws blank in first Russia gas talks
A first attempt by Ukraine's new government to secure lower Russian gas prices ended without visible success on Tuesday, although Kiev might refresh talks at a meeting of the countries' prime ministers later this week.
Europe and Central Asia Facing Energy Crunch
The outlook for primary energy supplies, heat, and electricity is questionable for the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, despite Russia and Central Asia’s current role as a major energy supplier to both Eastern and Western Europe.
Russian customs union may undermine Georgia embargo
Russia’s customs union with Belarus and Kazakhstan may provide a loophole that will allow Georgian goods to enter Russia for the first time since an embargo was imposed in 2006, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said.
Russia, Qatar to discuss gas cooperation
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad bin Jassim al -Thani are to discuss Wednesday cooperation in the gas sphere, mainly within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
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