Increased economic contact between Russia, Georgia
Russian investments are increasing in Georgia, despite the hostile rhetoric from the countries' leaders and lack of diplomatic relations
Medvedev, Yanukovych to Discuss Customs Union, Energy
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych will discuss integration among former Soviet states at a meeting tomorrow as Ukraine seeks to cut prices on natural-gas imports.
Uzbekistan Blocks Access to Internet Sites
This week Internet news sites in Uzbekistan have been blocked for unknown reasons, the independent news site fergananews.com reports.
India's power generator seeks coal assets in South Africa
After pulling out from the race for Australian coal miner Bandanna Energy, India’s largest thermal power producer NTPC Limited is seeking to acquire coal assets in South Africa.
Nagasaki advocates shift away from nuclear power
The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Tuesday called for a shift from nuclear power to renewable energy as it commemorated the 66th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II.
Bulgaria, Russia Get Tangled in Talks on Delayed Belene NPP Payments
Bulgaria and Russia have started negotiations on their claims for one another over delayed payments for equipment for the Belene nuclear power plant, parallel to the general talks on the fate of the troubled project.
Lithuanian formin and Kaliningrad governor discuss key cooperation issues
During an informal meeting of Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis and Governor of Kaliningrad Region Nikolai Tsukanov visiting Lithuania the key issues of cooperation between Lithuania and the Kaliningrad Region of the Russian Federation.
Georgia, Russia Should Widen Talks Beyond WTO
Russia and Georgia, whose relations have been fraught after a war three years ago, should expand dialogue beyond talks over Russia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization, The International Crisis Group said.
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