Eastern Europe

TMK CEO asks Medvedev to safeguard Russian market against dumping of Ukrainian pipes

Pumpyansky made this request during Medvedev’s visit to OJSC Seversky Tube Works on Friday. “There is a problem with shipments from Ukraine. The …
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VTB challenges sanctions in European Court of Justice

VTB did not comment on the nature of the suit. Another Russian state-owned bank hit by US and EU sanctions, Sberbank, said on Friday it had filed a …
Interfax-Ukraine

Reuters: Russia’s Putin accuses US of damaging world order

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Reuters

Bloomberg: Most emerging stocks fall on earnings as ruble drops

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Bloomberg

The Economist: Flashes of competence in Poland’s government

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The Moscow Times: Russia needs backup budget for worst-case scenario, says finance minister

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The Moscow Times

Ambassador says Turkey won’t impose sanctions on Russia

 “Sanctions are not the method which should be used in global politics. Turkey is set to abide by the decisions of the United Nations Organization,” …
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Russian government preparing backup plan for state programs in case sanctions last long

 “It’s necessary to be prepared for a situation in which macroeconomic factors might be rather lengthy. For that reason the government is working on …
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Bloomberg: Russian Sberbank takes EU to court over Ukraine sanctions

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Bloomberg

Vnukovo air traffic controller says he is not guilty of Falcon crash

“I am not guilty. I acted in total compliance with our regulations,” Kruglov said at a hearing at Moscow’s Basmanny Court on Oct. 24. The air traffic …
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Bloomberg: Ruble extends drop as Bank of Russia raises band most since 2012

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Bloomberg

Reuters: Rosneft will continue drilling in Arctic – CEO

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Reuters

Inquiry into de Margerie plane crash at Vnukovo to proceed in French investigators’ presence

“In accordance with an earlier reached agreement, French investigators have come to Moscow. They will soon start to work at the Russian Investigative …
Interfax-Ukraine

Associated Press: Tusk denies claim on partition offer

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Associated Press

Reuters: Swedish military calls off hunt for suspected submarine

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Reuters

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: US urges Ukrainians to vote

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Associated Press: Total CEO’s plane almost escaped crash

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Associated Press

Russia will sue for damages if Mistral contract not honored, Kremlin says

 “I can tell you what Russia will do if the contract is not honored. There will be an application to a court and a claim for damages under the …
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