Russia vote will stand despite protests
RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's spokesman says the results of contested parliamentary polls will stand despite massive street protests and a probe by the election authorities.
The trade with Russia influenced the increase of exports as well as imports the most in Estonia
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 23% and imports by 26% at current prices. The trade with Russia influenced the increase of exports as well as imports the most.
Iran looks to its allies
Iran is facing ominous rhetoric and deadly explosions as the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia step up efforts to open Iran's nuclear facilities to inspection. Tehran is gauging its support from abroad. Syria, a longstanding ally, is in turmoil and Hezbollah in Lebanon would be of only limited help.
China's Huawei cuts back in Iran operations
Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies says it will cut back its business in Iran, where it aids state-run telecom operators, due to the "increasingly complex situation" there.
Ukrainian authorities after creation of two JVs with Gazprom will lose influence on their activities, according to mass media
A draft interstate Ukrainian-Russian 'gas' agreement foresees the creation of two joint ventures jointly with OAO Gazprom (50% and 50% stakes) on the basis of the Ukrainian gas transportation system, according to the Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Ukraine weekly, with reference to its own sources.
Russia rejects sanctions on Iran's energy sector
Russia announced that it will not join any efforts to sanction Iran’s oil and gas sector..
Kyrgyzstan, Russia to discuss hydroelectric power station construction
The Kyrgyz Energy Ministry and Russian energy company Inter RAO UES will discuss the construction of the Kambarata hydroelectric power station-1, Kyrgyz Energy Minister Askarbek Shadiev said at a press conference in Bishkek on Friday, KirTAG reported.
US, S Korean envoys discuss DPRK's nuclear program
Washington hopes to have another round of rare denuclearization talks with Pyongyang, said Thursday Glyn Davies, new US special representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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