Russia's Putin courts Ukraine ahead of planned EU deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Ukraine to weigh carefully the benefits of joining Russia's regional trade bloc against its plans for closer ties with the European Union on a visit to Ukraine to attend a religious festival.
How Edward Snowden evaded U.S. prosecution
Russia will allow former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden papers to leave the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Backs Cooperation With EU Eastern Partnership
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makey says his country is interested in cooperating with all aspects of the European Union's Eastern Partnership program.
Russia Discussing Loan To Damascus
The Syrian deputy prime minister says Russia and Syria are discussing the possibility of Moscow giving a loan to Damascus.
G20 Ministers Meet In Moscow
Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 leading and emerging economies (G20) are starting a two-day meeting in Moscow on July 19.
Belarusian President Begins China Visit
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka is beginning a three-day visit to China.
Putin Says U.S. Ties More Important Than Snowden 'Squabbles'
President Vladimir Putin says Russian-American ties are more important than the issue of the fugitive former U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, who is currently sheltering at a Moscow airport.
IMF says China needs reform package to keep growth success going
China needs another round of "decisive measures" to make sure it continues its successful economic growth as its margins of safety are falling amid growing domestic problems, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest report.
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