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.
Iran Says Russia To Start Building New Reactors
A senior Iranian nuclear official says Russia will begin construction on two new nuclear reactors in Iran next week.
Turkey Condemns Alleged Russian Air Strikes On Syrian City
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has condemned a suspected Russian military attack on the Syrian city of Idlib, adding Syrian territory will not be part of “Russian imperialist goals.”
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.
Rosneft deepens ties with Trafigura with huge products deal
Swiss commodities trader Trafigura is expanding its ties with Russia's Rosneft (ROSN.MM) and is set to become the biggest buyer from the sanctions-hit Kremlin oil major when it adds refined products to its already huge purchases of crude oil.
Russia, EU trade talks fail, Kiev set to face retaliation
The European Union failed to allay Russia's concerns about Ukraine's free-trade accord with the 28-nation bloc on Monday, leaving Kiev to face Russian retaliation through tighter bilateral trade rules from 2016.
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.
Iran To Ship Enriched Uranium To Russia
Iranian nuclear officials say Tehran will export most of its enriched uranium stockpile to Russia in the coming days as it implements a nuclear deal to secure relief from international sanctions.
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