Tag: Russia

Monday, February 14th 2011 - 15:42 UTC
Russia’s massive privatization drive takes off with sale of stake in main bank

Russia has raised 96 billion roubles (3.3 billion USD) from the sale of a 10% stake in the country's second biggest bank, VTB. The sale marks the start of the government's huge privatisation drive aimed at raising 1 trillion roubles over three years.
Tuesday, February 8th 2011 - 21:00 UTC
Russian chartered polar vessel supports Argentine Antarctic 2010/11 campaign

Argentina in this 2010/11 campaign has been supplying Antarctic bases and stations with support from a Russian polar vessel equipped with an icebreaking bow and its own Navy units.
Monday, February 7th 2011 - 21:43 UTC
Antarctica’s Lake Vostok keeps its secret sealed for another year

A Russian team drilling toward Lake Vostok, a pristine freshwater lake buried 3,750 meters under the Antarctic ice had to conclude its task and will have to wait for the next season to finish off the job.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:21 UTC
The US and Interpol to Help Investigate Terrorist Attack in Russia

United States President Barrack Obama pledged on Tuesday to help Russia investigate the deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, the Kremlin said.
Tuesday, January 25th 2011 - 01:05 UTC
35 Killed in Suicide Bomber Attack at Moscow Airport

A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and injured a further 60, many seriously, at Russia's biggest airport in an attack that bore the hallmarks of militants fighting for an Islamist state in the north Caucasus region.
Friday, January 7th 2011 - 04:32 UTC
India-Russia: Friends Forever

It all began in 1955 with Indian Prime Minister Nehru’s maiden visit to the erstwhile Soviet Union and Khrushchev's reciprocal trip to India same year. Since then, Indo-Russian ties have withstood every test of time. During this period of over half a century, both nations ferried through turbulent waters. But the relationship between Moscow and New Delhi was never adversely affected per se.
Friday, November 26th 2010 - 23:59 UTC
Russia orders 3 million tons of Argentine animal-feed corn; first delivery January

Russia is interested in purchasing 3 million tons of Argentine animal feed corn to supply its domestic market following the catastrophic drought and fires suffered by the country during summer months in the northern hemisphere.
Thursday, November 18th 2010 - 21:48 UTC
Russia plans to collect 33 billion USD in three year privatization plan

The Russian government approved a three year (2011/2013) privatization plan paving the way for a sale of federal assets which could yield 1 trillion roubles (33 billion US dollars), Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabiullina said in Moscow following a cabinet meeting.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:35 UTC
Russia agrees to build 500MW nuclear power station in Venezuela

President Hugo Chávez announced a deal for Russia to build a nuclear power station in Venezuela and establishing a bi-national bank.
Sunday, September 12th 2010 - 06:50 UTC
USDA cuts forecast for global wheat 2010/11 harvest, 5.5% down from last year

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cut its forecast for global wheat production in 2010-11, but by less than expected. USDA now predicts total output of 643 million tonnes for the current agricultural year, down from its August forecast of 645.7 million.