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Chavez to Visit Russia
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is planning to visit Russia, Belarus and Iran to reinforce ties with some of his close allies.
Russia, Ukraine to set up consortium to produce equipment for nuclear power plants
Ukraine's nuclear power plant state operator Energoatom and Russia's Atomenergomash, controlled by the state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, have reached an agreement to set up a consortium to launch local production of equipment for nuclear power plants.
Medvedev slams Belarusian leader in run-up to presidential poll
The Kremlin stepped up its criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday, shortly after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused the autocratic leader of creating ill-will between the two nations.
Russian gas, oil companies to tap Turkmen offshore deposits
Russian gas producer Itera and oil company Zarubezhneft have planned to jointly explore offshore sites in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea until 2012, said Itera Board Chairman Igor Makarov on Monday.
Kazakhstan offers mining opportunities
Opportunities are opening for Australian companies in Kazakhstan's mining industry.
Georgia looks to tap hydropower potential
Georgia is hoping to tap into its abundance of high mountains and fast-flowing rivers to transform the country into a regional hydro-electric superpower.
Turkey vows continuing support of Kyrgyzstan
Turkey will continue to extend support to Kyrgyzstan, the Turkish foreign minister has said, adding that his country favored peace and prosperity prevailing in Kyrgyzstan and in Central Asia.
Russian, Ukrainian leaders to talk cooperation, attend forum
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych will on Monday discuss energy and nuclear cooperation, and aircraft construction at a meeting in the southern Russian town of Gelendzhik
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