Does Russia need China's energy market?
A new round of energy talks are soon to be held within the larger framework of Russian-Chinese economic cooperation. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Qishan, will discuss the current conditions of and prospects for cooperation in the energy sector, particularly with regard to oil and gas, which have become a major component of Russian-Chinese bilateral relations.
Georgia Rejects EU Criticism of Tbilisi Violence
Georgia's ambassador to the EU has said the European Commission made misleading statements about street clashes in Tbilisi that left almost 40 people in hospital and two dead.
Mongolia and NATO Hold High-level Talks in Ulaanbaatar
The NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Mr. James Appathurai, travelled to to Ulaanbaatar from 25-27 May 2011 for the first high-level talks between Mongolia and NATO.
Independent probe into Japan's nuclear crisis for global good
Mike Weightman, Britain's Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations and the head of a delegation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), speaks to journalists after meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto at the foreign ministry in Tokyo May 25, 2011. A delegation from the IAEA arrived in Japan Tuesday to begin investigations at the troubled Fukushima nuclear complex through June 2, and present their findings at a meeting of ministers from IAEA member states on June 20
Russia lobbies EU for special treatment on major pipeline
If South Stream is built, Caspian gas would be bought up by Gazprom and shipped via Russia through the Black Sea pipeline, undermining the rationale of the Southern Corridor. It would also have an impact on Ukraine's economy and politics
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan negotiate on Caspian issues
The Turkmen-Azerbaijani consultations on Caspian issues have been held at the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.
EU finalizes criteria for nuclear stress tests
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday agreed details of criteria for conducting "stress tests" on the bloc's 143 nuclear power plants from the beginning of June.
Yanukovych Drives Ukraine Toward EU
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said he wants to pursue European Union membership for the former Soviet republic that is also being wooed by a Russian-led customs union with the lure of lower natural-gas prices.
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