Armenia ratifies Russian gas deal despite protests
The Armenian parliament has ratified a controversial natural gas agreement with Russia, despite widespread protests by the opposition. Ruling party
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Russia
Behind Putin’s surprise release of Khodorkovsky: Sochi and self-confidence?
Two weeks ago, Russian prosecutors told reporters they were preparing a third case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Russian oil tycoon
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A month later, EuroMaidan beat goes on
A month ago, on November 21, people took to the streets in protest against the government’s decision to abandon a
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Montenegro government refuses Russia’s request to set up a military base
The government of Montenegro has refused a request from authorities in Moscow to set up a Russian military base in
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Putin pardons jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to pardon jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who has been in detention
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Yanukovych dodges details on Russia deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych did not hide his joy when he boasted “definitely lucrative” deals that he reached with Russian
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Putin: Pussy Riot, Greenpeace 30 and Khodorkovsky to go free
Two jailed members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot will be freed and 30 members of Greenpeace will be
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Putin makes bold move to keep Ukraine in Moscow’s orbit
Moving aggressively to keep Ukraine in Moscow’s sphere of influence, Russia’s president has offered Ukraine $15 billion in loans and
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Russia gives Ukraine cheap gas, $15 billion in loans
Russia gave Ukraine a steep discount on gas, and promised to buy $15 billion worth of the nation’s sovereigns in
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