Belarus Executions Draw EU Protest
Belarussian human rights activists said two convicts have been executed, triggering protests from European lawmakers.
Factbox: Key political risks to watch in Ukraine
Post-election infighting, the difficult battle to get an International Monetary Fund rescue package back on track, worries over default and relations with Russia are the key investor worries in Ukraine.
Pentagon programs to bolster Georgian, Baltic forces
The Pentagon said on Friday it would build military capabilities of Georgia and Baltic states bordering Russia to ready them for operations in Afghanistan, a move that could raise alarm in Moscow.
Russia, IAEA to jointly establish first nuclear fuel reserve bank
Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will jointly establish a nuclear fuel reserve bank, in order to meet the demand of developing countries for peaceful use of nuclear energy, said the IAEA on Friday.
US Russia nuclear deal worries some in Moscow
A US Russia nuclear deal on reducing their arsenals has received global praise. But some in Russia worry that President Medvedev may have allowed too much leeway for the US to develop missile defense systems.
Ukraine's Premier Wants 'Clean Slate'
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, seeking to revise a gas contract with Russia, called for the two sides to forget the legacy of Ukraine's previous government during talks Thursday with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Seeking Lower Fuel Costs, Ukraine May Sell Pipelines
In recent years, state-owned natural gas pipelines in Ukraine have been the source of such tension that a midwinter fight between Russia and Ukraine over pricing — often leading to Russia’s shutting the valves and leaving people in Europe freezing — has become an annual ritual.
Ukraine govt draws blank in first Russia gas talks
A first attempt by Ukraine's new government to secure lower Russian gas prices ended without visible success on Tuesday, although Kiev might refresh talks at a meeting of the countries' prime ministers later this week.
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