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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...
November 18, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 18, 2011

TODAY: Trifonova death due to medical error? Gay rights activist slams St Petersburg bill; Tajik President orders release of Russian pilot; border conflicts could turn nuclear? Lavrov likens Syria situation to civil war; Serbs appeal to Russia; Be...
November 18, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 18, 2011

TODAY: Trifonova death due to medical error? Gay rights activist slams St Petersburg bill; Tajik President orders release of Russian pilot; border conflicts could turn nuclear? Lavrov likens Syria situation to civil war; Serbs appeal to Russia; Be...
November 17, 2011

Energy Blast – Nov 17, 2011

Russia says that early reports about a new gas deal with Ukraine are premature because nothing has been signed.  North Korea will get $100 million per year if it becomes a transit country for Russian gas supplies to South Korea – ‘a huge sum...
November 17, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 17, 2011

Industrial production growth is at its slowest pace since October 2009, heralding a possible stalling of the economy.  Could Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation cause its economy to slow?  Russia’s WTO negotiator estimates a 0.5% po...
November 17, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 17, 2011

Industrial production growth is at its slowest pace since October 2009, heralding a possible stalling of the economy.  Could Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation cause its economy to slow?  Russia’s WTO negotiator estimates a 0.5% po...
November 17, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 17, 2011

TODAY: Condoleezza Rice criticises Putin’s ‘unfortunate’ bid; a quarter of Russians believe in cult of personality; Russian aid to EU via the IMF; U.S. State Department calls for Magnitsky justice; defence of Syrian leadership, dialogue with oppos...
November 17, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 17, 2011

TODAY: Condoleezza Rice criticises Putin’s ‘unfortunate’ bid; a quarter of Russians believe in cult of personality; Russian aid to EU via the IMF; U.S. State Department calls for Magnitsky justice; defence of Syrian leadership, dialogue with oppos...
November 16, 2011

Energy Blast – Nov 16, 2011

Ukraine may be able to save as much as $6 billion annually following a review of its gas contract with Russia.  The two sides have agreed on a new gas price, and expect to sign documents shortly; the new rates ‘could help Kiev to regain access to ...
November 16, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Nov 16, 2011

According to the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, current economic conditions in the EU are making Russia an attractive option for British companies.  But capital flight outflows are persisting, leading to reports that banks may need emergency s...