EU rejects Russian pressure on Ukraine, seeks trade ties
The European Union rejected on Wednesday Russian pressure to deter Ukraine and other former Soviet republics from deepening trade ties with Europe, saying any kind of retaliation was unacceptable.
Gazprom, CNPC agree basic terms of long-awaited gas deal
Russia's top gas producer Gazprom (GAZP.MM) and China's CNPC agreed on Thursday on basic terms of long-awaited gas supplies to China, paving the way for the final deal, which would cement Moscow's footing in the world's second largest economy.
Russian oil barons step up battle for Putin's favor
Two Russian oil barons have escalated a battle for influence in the lucrative energy sector by writing to President Vladimir Putin to complain about each other's policies, spotlighting a deepening rift between some members of his inner circle.
Rosneft to double oil flows to China in $270 billion deal
Russia's Rosneft (ROSN.MM) agreed a $270 billion deal to double oil supplies to China on Friday, as the Kremlin energy champion shifts its focus to Asia from saturated and crisis-hit European markets.
Saakashvili Opposes Gas Imports From Russia
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili harshly criticized Georgian government's statements on possible resumption of natural-gas imports from Russia.
Russia And Syria Discuss Israeli Strike
Russia and Syria have discussed Israel's airstrike on a military complex near the Syrian capital.
Overseas Gas Markets Hinge on Ukraine
The Ukrainian government said it wants to allay European concerns over natural gas supplies by serving as a regional energy hub. Conclusions reached during a roundtable discussion in Brussels last week said Kiev deserves to be lauded for its diversification and gas transit modernization efforts.
Ukraine to receive European gas using another reverse route
From May 15, 2013 Ukraine will receive European gas via one more reverse route via Slovakia, Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister Eduard Stavytsky has said.
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