Turkmenistan rejects Russian doubts over gas reserves
Turkmenistan has issued an angry response to Russian scepticism over the size of its natural gas reserves and reinforced its ambition to find new energy markets in Asia and Europe that will cut its dependence on the Kremlin.
Russia Demands Security Guarantees from U.S. Missile Shield
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday confirmed the need for assurance that the US missile defense system is not in any way aimed at his country, reported local television.
Azerbaijani defense ministry signs agreements with Ukrainian and Belarusian defense ministries
Defense ministers Safar Abiyev and Mikhail Yejel discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation, press service of the Ukrainian defense ministry said. They signed the bilateral cooperation and action plans for 2012.
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan form organization to regulate economy, trade
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan on Friday signed a decree to set up a joint body to oversee and regulate the economy and trade in the three nations, paving the way for an economic union of the three former Soviet republics.
Russian gas price debate
If the gas industry bosses in Russia are to be believed, we're entering a new golden age for the 'blue fuel' as it's called. It will be a win-win situation for Russia as consumption is expected to show double digit growth.
Gazprom exaggerates poor technical condition of Ukrainian GTS, Mott MacDonald says
The prioritization of modernization projects proposed in the feasibility study is based on relatively inexpensive repairs, which will help keep the Ukrainian gas transport system in good working condition up to its full modernization.
Iran won’t retreat from nuclear path
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Wednesday that Iran won't retreat "one iota" from its nuclear program, denying claims that it seeks atomic weapons. Key ally Russia gave the Islamic Republic a major boost, rejecting tighter sanctions despite a U.N. watchdog report detailing suspected arms-related advances.
Armenia, Russia to cooperate in defensive action in mountains
The active phase of the joint Armenian-Russian tactical training with firing practice was held on Alagyaz training ground of Armenia.
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