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September 6, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – Sept 6, 2011

TODAY: Police receive permission to use ‘non-lethal weapons’ on protestors; Politkovskaya murder trial proceeds in camera; insight into Khimki forest beating case; ex-Tula governor arrested on corruption charges.  Young Socialists pres...
September 5, 2011

Energy Blast – Sept 5, 2011

The EU has ceased all imports of Syrian oil in protest at the Al-Assad regime’s punitive stance on internal dissent.  Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has condemned the move.  Ukraine has increased pressure on Russia to lower the price of its ...
September 5, 2011

Energy Blast – Sept 5, 2011

The EU has ceased all imports of Syrian oil in protest at the Al-Assad regime’s punitive stance on internal dissent.  Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has condemned the move.  Ukraine has increased pressure on Russia to lower the price of its ...
September 5, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Sept 5, 2011

Why has Russia has finally recognized Libya’s provisional leadership?  Hint: Russia believes that the multi-million dollar contracts negotiated with the Qaddafi regime should remain in force.  Terminating a spate of long-running price disput...
September 2, 2011

Oxus Commences Arbitration against Uzbek Government

The following announcement was recently released by the legal team for Oxus Gold Plc: Oxus Gold plc Commencement of Arbitration Proceedings Oxus Gold plc (Company) refers to its announced intent to commence international arbitration proceedings if...
September 2, 2011

Oxus Commences Arbitration against Uzbek Government

The following announcement was recently released by the legal team for Oxus Gold Plc: Oxus Gold plc Commencement of Arbitration Proceedings Oxus Gold plc (Company) refers to its announced intent to commence international arbitration proceedings if...
September 2, 2011

Energy Blast – Sept 2, 2011

The raid of BP’s offices has continued for a second day: ‘The bailiffs, accompanied by armed men, are searching documents containing key words as broad as “oil and gas”.’  The Exxon-Rosneft tie-up promises many good things for both sid...
September 2, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Sept 2, 2011

Year-on-year, complaints about banks violating privacy laws have grown.  Rosneft’s banking unit is set to replace Alfa Bank as the sole payment center for utilities.  The Defense Ministry is canceling $1 billion worth of arms contracts.  Russia st...
September 2, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Sept 2, 2011

TODAY: Medvedev promises political reforms, Putin promises road check and internet freedom; President’s female supporters seek to spread the word; toxic bromine spill in Chelyabinsk sends residents to hospital. President Dmitry Medvedev is p...
September 1, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Sept 1, 2011

Rock-bottom prices in Belarus are sending Russians across the border to buy up consumer goods, with ‘huge lines’ often ‘leading to brawls’.  $12.6 billion of government funds has been earmarked for road construction next year.  Russian Railways ma...