Russia extends agreement to build Bulgarian NPP
Russian nuclear power engineering company Atomstroyexport and Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD have extended their agreement to build the Belene nuclear power plant in Bulgaria until September 30, the Russian company said today.
Moscow resumes electricity supplies to Belarus
Russia has restored power supplies to Belarus after Minsk paid its overdue electricity bills. Belarus's struggle to meet its financial obligations highlights the country's severe economic plight.
China and Russia Compete for Mongolian Coal
Mongolia said Thursday that it has halved the number of shortlisted bidders seeking to develop the prized Tavan Tolgoi coking coal mine to three, and Chinese and Russian groups are still in the running.
Russia Joins EU's Nuclear Stress Tests
Russia and Ukraine are among seven nations that will join an EU nuclear stress test program to examine whether nuclear power plants can withstand accidents and disasters.
Bulgaria, Russia in New Clash over Nuclear Project Delay
Much to the surprise of the government in Sofia, Russia has announced it has not been informed of Bulgaria's decision to freeze Belene nuclear project for another three months as of July.
Kazakh Senate Rejects Bid to Send Troops to Afghanistan
Kazakhstan's Senate was guided by the weight of public opinion in voting down a bill to send troops to Afghanistan, Speaker Kairat Mami said in Astana today.
Nabucco chances grow as Europe's atomic future dims
Until the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant disaster in Japan, the Nabucco pipeline project was struggling with rising costs and political uncertainties. Now, as Europeans shun nuclear energy, EU plans to link the Caspian and Austria have gained new appeal
Russia Ratifies Extension of Military Base Deal in Armenia
The Russian Federation Council, the upper chamber of the parliament, ratified a protocol on Wednesday extending Russia's use of a military base in Armenia.
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