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May 9, 2012

Human Rights Watch Targets Putin Regime

Human Rights Watch has issued a stern warning to Russia over the tactics used by police against opposition protestors on Sunday at the ‘March of a Million’ protest against Putin’s return.  Whilst acknowledging that in some cases ...
May 9, 2012

Human Rights Watch Targets Putin Regime

Human Rights Watch has issued a stern warning to Russia over the tactics used by police against opposition protestors on Sunday at the ‘March of a Million’ protest against Putin’s return.  Whilst acknowledging that in some cases ...
May 9, 2012

Energy Blast – May 9, 2012

Norwegian oil firm Statoil has held its production forecast for 2012 and expressed optimism regarding its partnership with Rosneft to drill for oil in the Arctic.  Reuters has a special report on how Exxon has found itself at loggerheads with oil ...
May 9, 2012

Energy Blast – May 9, 2012

Norwegian oil firm Statoil has held its production forecast for 2012 and expressed optimism regarding its partnership with Rosneft to drill for oil in the Arctic.  Reuters has a special report on how Exxon has found itself at loggerheads with oil ...
May 9, 2012

Today in Russian Business – May 9, 2012

Reuters reports that bankers expect a strong pick-up in subordinated bond deals from Russian banks, following two recent benchmark transactions, as the country’s lenders seek to increase their capital levels.  Danish brewer Carlsberg has pos...
May 9, 2012

Today in Russian Business – May 9, 2012

Reuters reports that bankers expect a strong pick-up in subordinated bond deals from Russian banks, following two recent benchmark transactions, as the country’s lenders seek to increase their capital levels.  Danish brewer Carlsberg has pos...
May 9, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 9, 2012

TODAY: Sporadic protests ongoing in Moscow; 30 more arrested; US and Human Rights Watch express concerns.  Medvedev approved as Prime Minister; Putin scorns parliamentary opposition; plays hockey; UK rights report finds violations; Victory Day cel...
May 9, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 9, 2012

TODAY: Sporadic protests ongoing in Moscow; 30 more arrested; US and Human Rights Watch express concerns.  Medvedev approved as Prime Minister; Putin scorns parliamentary opposition; plays hockey; UK rights report finds violations; Victory Day cel...
May 8, 2012

Energy Blast – May 8, 2012

The Chief Executive Officer of Russia’s largest non-state oil producer, Lukoil, has fueled stock market gains for the company after suggesting that he expects President Vladimir Putin will relax rules restricting access to offshore fields to...
May 8, 2012

Energy Blast – May 8, 2012

The Chief Executive Officer of Russia’s largest non-state oil producer, Lukoil, has fueled stock market gains for the company after suggesting that he expects President Vladimir Putin will relax rules restricting access to offshore fields to...