The New Putin Profile
The leader who bashed America and embraced Stalin is now backing a major thaw in Russian foreign policy.
Sofia vows to speed up South Stream
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov pledged yesterday to speed up work on Russia’s South Stream gas pipeline project, in a move to secure cheaper gas deliveries.
Putin Promises Oil and Ski Jobs to North Caucasus
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unveiled ambitious development goals for the volatile North Caucasus on Tuesday, promising 400,000 new jobs, an oil center in Chechnya and ski resorts stretching from the Black to the Caspian seas.
Russia's foreign policy reset has begun
There can be no better foundation for modernisation in Russia than WTO membership, says Dmitry Trenin
Lithuania and Belarus signed a communication on cooperation in energy and transport sectors
Prime Minister of Belarus Sergei Sidorsky and Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius have signed a communication on economic cooperation, focusing on energy security issues mostly.
Bulgaria Aims to Kick Russian Energy Habit
Bulgaria plans to overcome its overwhelming dependence on Russian energy by building new gas pipeline links with neighboring Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia, a draft energy strategy showed on Monday.
Russia and 2 Neighbors Form Economic Union
The leaders of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan took their longest stride to date in linking their economies, forming a customs union that they say will soon evolve into a more ambitious common market, with Russia at its hub.
EU leaders welcome Komorowski's election victory
European leaders have welcomed the election of Bronislaw Komorowski as Poland's new president. Komorowski's party has made eurozone membership for Poland a top priority.
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