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Despite splits on Syria, EU must work with Russia: Germany — 15 October 2012, 00:02 CET

Despite differences over Syria, European Union nations need more than ever to work with Russia in the interests of world peace, Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Sunday.

Veteran Russian activist criticises EU Nobel prize — 12 October 2012, 13:27 CET

Russia's veteran rights defender Lyudmila Alexeyeva on Friday voiced disappointment that the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union, rather than rights activists who need support.

Georgia, Russia launch 21st round of talks to ease tensions — 10 October 2012, 13:09 CET

Delegations from Russia and Georgia delved into a 21st round of talks in Geneva Wednesday aimed at easing tensions still evident since a brief war in 2008 over two breakaway Georgian provinces.

Germany charges two alleged Russian spies — 27 September 2012, 19:15 CET

Two suspected Russian spies alleged to have been operating in Germany for more than 20 years have been charged with espionage, federal prosecutors said Thursday, in the first case of its kind since German unification.

EU Gazprom probe 'about fairness', not politics — 27 September 2012, 13:48 CET

An EU probe of alleged abuse of market muscle by Russian giant Gazprom is not political and simply aims to create a level playing field, says Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia.

Russia's top lawmaker snubs 'Russophobic' Europe assembly — 27 September 2012, 15:24 CET

Russia's parliament speaker said Thursday he has cancelled a visit to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to avoid some "Russophobic" delegations and a debate over a critical resolution.

Space debris threatens ISS: report — 26 September 2012, 21:13 CET

The International Space Station is in danger of being hit by two pieces of debris from an old Russian satellite that had previously hit a US craft in 2009, a news report said on Wednesday.

Russia rules spy swap scientist was illegally detained — 26 September 2012, 15:44 CET

Russia's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a defence expert at the centre of a controversial US-Russian spy swap had been detained illegally, following a European Court of Human Rights judgement.

Russia slams EU parliament over Pussy Riot prize nomination — 25 September 2012, 19:19 CET

Russia slammed Tuesday a group of European Parliament lawmakers for nominating jailed members of the punk band Pussy Riot for a rights prize, saying the move interfered with the Russian government's work.

Moscow decree changes nothing in Gazprom probe: EU — 24 September 2012, 16:35 CET

Russian intervention in an EU anti-trust probe into Gazprom changes nothing in the case which goes ahead in the best interests of the bloc, Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said on Monday.

Ukraine must choose beween West or Russia: Polish leader — 20 September 2012, 21:44 CET

Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski on Thursday said Ukraine had a choice to make, urging the ex-Soviet country to decide whether its future lied with Europe or a Russian-led bloc.

MEPs urge sanctions in Russia's Magnitsky case — 20 September 2012, 21:40 CET

Euro-MPs have called for an EU-wide asset freeze and travel ban against Russian officials involved in the 2009 death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky as well as the subsequent inquiry.

EU Gazprom probe a threat to Putin's power: Kasparov — 18 September 2012, 17:40 CET

A European Union probe of alleged market manipulation by energy giant Gazprom is a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin's powerbase, world chess champion turned Kremlin foe Garry Kasparov said Tuesday.

EU invites Russia's Lavrov for Syria talks — 18 September 2012, 17:27 CET

European Union foreign ministers have invited Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov for "substantial" talks next month on the situation in Syria, EU diplomats said Tuesday.

Russian rocket sends European weather satellite into orbit — 17 September 2012, 22:50 CET

The European meteorological satellite Metop-B was put into orbit Monday by a Russian Soyuz rocket launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the space agency Roskosmos said.

Storm clouds gather over Russia's dominant Gazprom — 16 September 2012, 14:02 CET

From falling profits to an EU anti-trust probe and a possibly misguided strategy based on pipelines -- storm clouds are finally gathering over Russia's previously invincible gas giant Gazprom.

Play by EU rules, energy chief Oettinger tells Gazprom — 14 September 2012, 16:49 CET

Russian giant Gazprom must play by EU market rules and stop charging western and eastern member states different gas prices, EU energy chief Guenther Oettinger said Friday.

Russia sets Moldova gas ultimatum amid EU price row — 12 September 2012, 18:55 CET

Russia has told Moldova to sever its natural gas ties with the European Union in exchange for a discount in prices whose rise has sparked an explosive new probe by Brussels.

EU takes note of Putin decree protecting Russian state firms — 12 September 2012, 16:56 CET

The Commission says it notes noted and will analyse a decree by Russian President Vladimir Putin which could make an EU probe of gas giant Gazprom more difficult, if not impossible.

Ashton concerned about Russia muzzling opposition — 12 September 2012, 11:14 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton expressed concern Tuesday about Russia's lack of dialogue and openness in dealing with the opposition, and said the situation was getting worse.

Putin protects Russian state firms after Gazprom probe — 11 September 2012, 17:56 CET

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a tough set of rules protecting the operations of Russian state firms abroad, in response to a major EU anti-trust probe into gas giant Gazprom.

Kosovo still 'quasi-state' without legal existence: Russia — 11 September 2012, 12:28 CET

Russia said Tuesday it still considers Kosovo to be a quasi-state without legal existence after the end of supervision by an international body, backing Serbia's refusal to recognise the territory.

Russia ups to EUR 1bn claim over Bulgaria nuclear deal — 11 September 2012, 11:37 CET

Russia has raised to one billion euros its compensation claim against Bulgaria over Sofia's decision to drop a deal for a Russian firm to build a new nuclear power plant.

Gazprom slams probe with EU, announces talks — 10 September 2012, 19:04 CET

Gazprom says a Commission probe over the Russian giant's controversial gas pricing and trade policies was disingenuous and that the company would discuss the allegations with the EU.

Russia's Gazprom should play by EU rules: Lithuanian PM — 10 September 2012, 12:50 CET

Gazprom must play by the EU's competition rules, Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius said Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted Brussels' probe of the energy giant.