Latvian hopes awash with Russian money from Cyprus
The influential British business newspaper The Financial Times reports that amid the rush from rival banking nations to attract Russian cash stuck on the stricken island of Cyprus, one name stood out: Latvia. Cypriot lawyers with Russian customers say Latvian banks contacted them within hours of the announcement of a bailout for the Mediterranean island, writes LETA.
India, Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan
India and Tajikistan Monday discussed the situation in Afghanistan where international forces are set for a drawdown next year, and agreed that the global community should strengthen Afghanistan's capacity to maintain peace, stability and prosperity of its people.
United States puts Japan on notice in currency report
The Obama administration on Friday put Japan on notice that it was watching its economic policies to ensure they were not aimed at devaluing the yen to gain a competitive advantage.
Ukraine urged to speed up reform programme
A senior EU official says Ukraine still has to take "decisive" action on its internal reform programme.
Turkey, Russia sign cooperation agreement in aviation
Civil aviation authorities of Turkey and Russia signed a civil aviation agreement Monday to enhance cooperation in airspace use, code sharing and increasing the number of flights between the two countries.
Ukrainian president approves creation of Council of Heads of CIS Financial Intelligence Units
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has approved the agreement on the creation of the Council of Heads of Financial Intelligence Units of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Cyprus crisis: Moscow will not bail out Russian savers
The Russian government says it will not compensate Russian savers who have lost money in the Cyprus banking crisis.
Ukraine looks to Poland for more gas
Ukraine's natural gas shipper said that April marks the start of a break from Russia as more supplies start coming in from nearby Poland.
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