Russia News
Russia threatens to cut off gas to Ukraine: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Russia's Gazprom will cut off gas deliveries to Ukraine on January 1 unless a new contract is signed, a company spokesman said on Saturday, making a threat that could affect deliveries to Europe.
China, Russia bid Bush farewell at trade summit (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Leaders of the Pacific rim are set to meet to chart ways to boost trade despite turmoil in the global economy, as aspiring powers China and Russia bid farewell to US President George W. Bush.
Flux in Latin America Affects Russia?s Diplomacy (New York Times)
In a rapidly changing landscape, most Latin American countries are recalibrating their political interests, frustrating Russia?s efforts to deepen regional ties.
Russia: Economy Hinders Tower Project (New York Times)
Russia?s flagging economy has forced a halt to construction on the Russia Tower in Moscow, designed to be Europe?s tallest building, its developer said.
Russia: Presidency Measure Advances (New York Times)
As expected, Russia?s lower house of Parliament gave overwhelming final approval to a change in the Constitution that lengthens the presidency to six years.
Boris Fyodorov, 50, Dies; Guided Reforms in Russia (New York Times)
Mr. Fyodorov was prominent among the young economists responsible for post-Soviet Russia?s striking economic reforms.
U.S., Russian officials wary on NATO-Russia ties (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The United States and Russia on Friday raised doubts about prospects of a fast return to normal ties between NATO and Russia after the Georgian war, despite a European move to restart partnership talks with Moscow next month.
EU to launch Georgia-Russia conflict probe (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The European Union is to launch an inquiry into the causes of the Russia-Georgia conflict, papers seen Friday show, amid growing recriminations against Tbilisi over its role in fanning the flames.
Russia to curb spending ahead of 2014 Games (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Russia plans to seek savings on preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics because of the global economic downturn, the deputy prime minister who is in charge of preparations for the Games said on Friday.
Suguri takes Cup of Russia lead with short program (AP via Yahoo! News)
Brian Joubert got his groove back Friday, blasting past his Cup of Russia competition with a short program that brought the fans out of their seats.












