Ukraine to stage exercises to coincide with Russian manoeuvres
Ukraine said on Friday it would conduct military exercises, which it hoped NATO partners would join, as an answer to planned Russian exercises in the Caucasus, and an insurance against any resulting escalation on its eastern borders.
INSIGHT-Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks
Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming gas methane leaking from the Yamal pipeline that carries natural gas from Siberia to Europe.
Russia's Putin says he may seek another term if constitutional changes passed
Vladimir Putin is considering running for a new term as Russia’s president if voters approve constitutional changes that would enable him to do so, Russian news agencies quoted him as saying in an interview on Sunday.
Oil steady on tighter supply, but virus fears cap gains
Oil prices were steady on Monday, supported by tighter supplies from major producers but held in check by concerns over a rise in coronavirus infections worldwide that could stall a recovery in fuel demand.
Exclusive: Kremlin hopes big companies and prize draws will boost Putin vote turnout
The Kremlin has asked some Russian companies to mount internal information campaigns to boost turnout in a nationwide vote on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir Putin to keep power until 2036, documents seen by Reuters show.
Russia's Rosneft cuts investment by 21% over weak oil prices, output deal
Igor Sechin, the head of Russia’s energy giant Rosneft, told President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday the company would cut investment by around 200 billion roubles ($2.7 billion), or 21%, this year due to the global output deal.
God and money: Putin offers sweeteners to ease path to prolonging power
When Russians vote this month on whether to allow President Vladimir Putin to potentially stay in power until 2036, they will decide on a bundle of measures from economic sweeteners to political reforms for traditionalists.
Putin and Merkel discuss Syria, Libya, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed Syria’s humanitarian aid needs in a telephone call, the Kremlin said in a statement on Tuesday.
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