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February 23, 2011

Putin Heads to Brussels

Today Prime Minister Putin has embarked upon a two-day formal trip to Brussels to meet with the European Commission, where it is anticipated bilateral relations, energy cooperation and one looming, tired issue, that of joining the WTO, will all be...
February 23, 2011

Putin Heads to Brussels

Today Prime Minister Putin has embarked upon a two-day formal trip to Brussels to meet with the European Commission, where it is anticipated bilateral relations, energy cooperation and one looming, tired issue, that of joining the WTO, will all be...
February 23, 2011

Russia to Profit from Libyan Uncertainty?

As political turmoil in Libya deepens, a plethora of reports suggest that multinational oil companies based in the North African state are preparing to make their getaway, evacuating staff and in some cases closing offices.  An expert analysi...
February 23, 2011

Energy Blast – Feb 23, 2011

World oil prices are reportedly continuing to rise as the situation in Libya remains tense.  Are the Middle East’s troubles the chance for Russia gain a foothold in North Africa?  The question is considered in an analysis from Oil ...
February 23, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Feb 23, 2011

As a result of the wave of political unrest spilling across North Africa and the Middle East, Russia may, apparently, lose up to $10 billion in arms sales.  According to the FT, VTB has acquired the Moscow city government’s 46.5% stake ...
February 23, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Feb 23, 2011

As a result of the wave of political unrest spilling across North Africa and the Middle East, Russia may, apparently, lose up to $10 billion in arms sales.  According to the FT, VTB has acquired the Moscow city government’s 46.5% stake ...
February 23, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – Feb 23, 2011

TODAY: Medvedev predicts long-term struggles in Arab states; denies possibility that similar fate could befall Russia; advocates freedom of Internet.  Russian citizens on trial in Belarus; rights ombudsman says awareness of civil liberties is...
February 22, 2011

Robert Amsterdam Interview with Diplomaatia

Below is an excerpt of a wide-ranging interview with Robert Amsterdam by the Estonian publication Diplomaatia: How did you end up doing what you are doing? How do people all over the world find you? I would have to say that in Thailand and Kyrgyzs...
February 22, 2011

Robert Amsterdam Interview with Diplomaatia

Below is an excerpt of a wide-ranging interview with Robert Amsterdam by the Estonian publication Diplomaatia: How did you end up doing what you are doing? How do people all over the world find you? I would have to say that in Thailand and Kyrgyzs...
February 22, 2011

Sechin Says Investors Have Nothing to Fear

Today’s Wall Street Journal has managed the feat of getting an interview (albeit a somewhat tetchy one) with siloviki chieftain and Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin.  The Rosneft Chairman had plenty to talk about regarding the new disp...