Russia refuses Ukrainian lard
Since January 20 Russia is to establish the final ban against all animal breeding production from Ukraine.
Irina Slutskaya leads at European Figure Skating Championship
Russian figure skater Irina Slutskaya has taken leading position at European Figure Skating Championship in Lyon.
Merkel - Putin meeting results
On Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Kremlin. It was the first visit of German Chancellor to Russia after her election on the post in November, 2005. Angela Merkel has already met President Putin in Berlin in September, being the leader of opposition.
Russia gets no explanations from Ukraine concerning situation with lighthouse
Russia still has got no explanations from Ukraine concerning the situation with a lighthouse in Yalta, informed the head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov.
Eugeny Plushchenko to perform at European Championship
Eugeny Plushchenko is to perform at European Figure Skating Championship, which has started on Tuesday in French Lyon. This information has been received from the sportsman`s coach Aleksei Mishin.
"Gazprom" not to pay Ukraine overall cost for gas transit
Rate of Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory will be less than agreed $1.6 in next 4 years. This was announced by vice-president of "Gazprom" Alexander Medvedev during press-conference.
Gazprom and Turkmenistan to determine price formula for Turkmen gas by July 1
Gazprom and Turkmenistan agreed to clarify price formula for Turkmen gas purchase by July 1, 2006.
Moldavia to pay $110 for Russian gas in first quarter
Moldavia and Gazprom have come to agreement - price for gas will amount to $100 for 1000 cubic meter in first quarter of 2006.
Russia to invest $40 millions in struggle against bird flu
Russia intends to invest $40 millions in struggle against bird flu, informed representative of Russian delegation at international conference, devoted to struggle against bird flu, Alexander Pankin.
Three Russian pilgrim` natural death in Mecca
Three Russian pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia in the course of hajj. According to the head of Russian hajj-mission, Russian State Duma Akhmed Bilalov, three people died in hajj this year. "These are a woman of 32, a man of forties from Dagestan, and a woman of 107 from Chechnya".
Plushchenko may miss European Figure skating Championship
After Russian Figure Skating Championship the leader of Russian team caught an acute cold, he hasn`t recovered from yet.
Bird flu: recommendations for Russian travellers issued
Russia`s citizens leaving Moscow for the countries with bird flu receive special booklets, informed on Monday an official of Moscow Russian Federal Service for Monitoring Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare Administration.
Gasprom: Price of gas for Ukraine to be determined by market
The price of Russian gas may vary depending on the changes on oil market, said on Sunday the head of Gasprom Aleksei Miller.
New attempt to capture Black sea fleet object in the Crimea
On Sunday evening in the Crimea a new attempt to capture illegal penetration into the territory of the Russian Federation Black Sea Fleet.
Yalta lighthouse captured for overhaul
Ukrainian side explained capture of Yalta house by necessity of its overhaul.
Russian peace-maker shot fellow-serviceman
Accident happened today on one of peace-making posts in Nabakevi village, in region of Georgian-Abkhaz conflict.
Russia objects "politicization of issues" in relationships with Ukraine
Moscow disputes politicization of issues in Russian-Ukrainian relationships, announced official representative of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Kamynin in the view of statements of Ukrainian MFA head Boris Tarasyuk.
11 Russians arrested in Minsk for "writing of opposition slogans"
11 activists of Russian youth right defending and anarchic movements were detained in Minsk (Belarus). By tentative data, young men were arrested for "writing of opposition slogans" on walls of one building in Belarus capital. Content of inscription is not specified.
Rise of price for Russian gas supplies to Armenia postponed till April 1
This was informed by premier-minister of the republic Andranik Markaryan today. He noted that appropriate agreement was completed with Russian side on this occasion.
Command of Black Sea Fleet ordered to return Yalta lighthouse
Russian Navy commander-in-chief, admiral Vladimir Massorin gave instructions to commander-in-chief of Black Sea Fleet, admiral Alexander Tatarinov to return Yalta lighthouse under jurisdiction of hydrographic service of Black Sea Fleet.
Timoshenko: gas treaty with Russia to lead Ukraine to debtor`s prison
Ukrainian premier-minister Yulia Timoshenko considers that conducted on January 4 gas treaty between Russia and Ukraine "has sharply worsened situation with gas in the country".
Masorin considers Yalta lighthouse incident provocation and unfriendly gesture.
The Russian Navy commander-in-chief has considered Yalta lighthouse incident to be a provocation and an unfriendly gesture
Gas conflict is not over: Turkmenbashi prepares unpleasant surprise
Despite of signed agreement with Russia fuel for Ukraine will increase in price soon.
Two Russians died in Swiss Alps
Two Russians, a snowboarder and a skier, died in the Swiss Alps.
Russian tourists crash in Thailand
Tourists from Kemerovo met with a road accident in Thailand, informs Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs official web-site.