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November 21, 2011

Energy Blast – Nov 21, 2011

Gazprom will sign a gas accord with Belarus this week, covering its purchase of 50% of the Beltransgaz pipeline network.  TNK-BP is planning to bid for blocks in Petrovietnam’s next licensing round.  Chevron takes full responsibility for a spill o...
November 21, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 21, 2011

Oleg Deripaska has commented on the current euro crisis, anticipating that the currency will fall into line with the dollar and lead to a flood of cheap imports into Russia: ‘I’m surprised some still believe in the euro,’ he said, as Medvedev boas...
November 21, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 21, 2011

Oleg Deripaska has commented on the current euro crisis, anticipating that the currency will fall into line with the dollar and lead to a flood of cheap imports into Russia: ‘I’m surprised some still believe in the euro,’ he said, as Medvedev boas...
November 21, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 21, 2011

TODAY: Students arrested for protesting university collusion with United Russia as Kremlin ties to clergy boost the party’s popularity; Putin’s electioneering takes an unfortunate turn at martial arts fight; actor rejects state awards; more Tajik ...
November 21, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 21, 2011

TODAY: Students arrested for protesting university collusion with United Russia as Kremlin ties to clergy boost the party’s popularity; Putin’s electioneering takes an unfortunate turn at martial arts fight; actor rejects state awards; more Tajik ...
November 18, 2011

Putin’s Dwindling Dream

The Economist has the latest in a spate of articles this week speculating that Prime Minister / President / President / Prime Minister / incumbent President Vladimir Putin’s time may be up, following his admissions at last week’s Valdai Club dinne...
November 18, 2011

Putin’s Dwindling Dream

The Economist has the latest in a spate of articles this week speculating that Prime Minister / President / President / Prime Minister / incumbent President Vladimir Putin’s time may be up, following his admissions at last week’s Valdai Club dinne...
November 18, 2011

Energy Blast – Nov 18, 2011

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich says that officials are still in negotiations with Russia over gas price and supply.  Lukoil has announced plans to partner up with Petrovietnam on exploration both and home and abroad.  Tatneft has won six ye...
November 18, 2011

Energy Blast – Nov 18, 2011

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich says that officials are still in negotiations with Russia over gas price and supply.  Lukoil has announced plans to partner up with Petrovietnam on exploration both and home and abroad.  Tatneft has won six ye...
November 18, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 18, 2011

The central bank is calling on the state to exercise caution in assisting big banks, saying that support for such institutions should come from the institutions themselves: ‘It must be debt conversion into shares and shareholders’ pain.’  Th...