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06.02.2009, 17:25

United Confectionary defies the gloom as Russians take to caramel

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President Medvedev highlights financing and future development in Irkutsk

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16.02.2009, 10:31

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19.02.2009, 19:44

President and State Council to meet on economic support measures

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20.02.2009, 13:32

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24.02.2009, 21:32

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Bank bailouts come with greater focus on protecting Rouble

Published: 06 February, 2009, 19:44


In a second round of bank bail-outs, Prime Minister Putin this week approved $28 billion in fresh liquidity. But unlike previous banking bailouts its emphasizing the funds don’t get used to speculate against the Rouble.

 
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