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.
The Coming China-India Conflict: Is War Inevitable?
By sheer demographics, it's the world's most important relationship. China and India comprise 40% of humanity and boast economies that are expected to loom large over the 21st century.
The Caspian security gambit
The international diplomacy aimed at thwarting Iran’s nuclear program has produced no concrete results.
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.
Russia, China urged Iran to change nuclear stance
Russia and China have quietly made clear to the Iranian government they want Tehran to change its approach to the nuclear issue and accept a U.N. atomic fuel offer, Western diplomats said.
Estonia’s President at Harvard University: we need more efficient and visible Trans-Atlantic partnership
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who is currently on a working visit to the United States of America, visited Harvard University yesterday afternoon where he gave a presentation on European and Trans-Atlantic security in the 21st century.
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