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						Ukraine To Ban Imports Of Some Russian Goods
						 Kyiv says it will approve a ban on the import of some Russian goods in response to similar actions by Moscow. 
 
						Giorgi Kvirikashvili Confirmed As Georgia's New Premier
						 The Georgian parliament confirmed former Foreign Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili as the country's new prime minister on December 29. 
 
						Bangladesh signs $12.65 billion deal with Russia for nuclear power plants
						 Bangladesh's state-run Atomic Energy Commission signed a deal with Russia on Friday to set up two nuclear power plants, each with 1,200 megawatt capacity, an investment totaling $12.65 billion, a government official said. 
 
						Syria Ready To Participate In Geneva Peace Talks
						 Syria is ready to enter peace talks in Geneva, the country’s foreign minister has said during an official trip to China. 
 
						Putin Hosts Indian Prime Minister For Talks
						 Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an annual bilateral summit expected to focus on defense and energy cooperation. 
 
						India's Modi In Moscow To Promote Defense, Energy Ties
						 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Moscow for an annual bilateral summit expected to focus on defense and energy cooperation. 
 
						U.S. Expands Sanctions List For Russians, Ukrainians
						 WASHINGTON -- The United States has added nearly three dozen people and companies to its sanctions list for activity directly or indirectly connected to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula. 
 
						EU prolongs economic sanctions on Russia until mid-2016
						 The European Union on Monday extended its economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine until the end of next July, drawing a swift rebuke from the Russian economy minister. 
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