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Putin says Ukraine gas deals ensure supplies

'We guarantee full implementation': Putin

An agreement easing the terms under which Russia supplies gas to Ukraine, reached on 19 November between Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Ukraine colleague Yulia Tymoshenko, appears to alleviate fears of another gas crisis this winter.

Russia makes emissions pledge, but WTO confusion remains

Russia set a new target for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions at a summit with the European Union yesterday (18 November), but failed to clear up confusion over its plans to join the World Trade Organisation.

Rapprochement between Ankara, Teheran worries Brussels

Slovenia gives Russia final piece of South Stream puzzle

EU in sudden U-turn on China SME centre

EU plans 'charter flights' to deport illegal immigrants

Barroso: Forget climate treaty, aim for pact in Copenhagen

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Pipeline politics? Russia and the EU's battle for energy [FR] [DE]

While Russian gas giant Gazprom is drawing up long-term plans to strengthen its grip on Europe with pipeline projects backed by the Kremlin, the EU's response strategies are only in the early stages of development. (read more)

Turkey-Russia relations [DE]

Given their dynamically growing economic co-operation, the leaders of Turkey and Russia are now working for closer political dialogue to match. (read more)

Sustainable trade [FR] [DE]

Sustainable trade implies a trading system that does not harm the environment or deteriorate social conditions while promoting economical growth. (read more)

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