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16.05.2009, 00:30

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) meets with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (L) in Sochi on May 15, 2009. Russian gas giant Gazprom and Italian energy firm ENI signed a deal to increase the capacity of the planned South Stream pipeline across the Black Sea (AFP Photo / RIA Novosti / Kremlin Pool / Alexey Nikolsky) 15.05.2009, 21:22

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25.06.2010, 18:18 1 comment

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$1.7 billion Telenor appeal on VimpelCom stake adjourned until 2010

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Upside on US Russia business ties

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12.02.2010, 19:38 11 comments

Estonia braces for change as Russian exports move from home

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IKEA sets itself for the long haul in Russia

Published: 20 May, 2009, 10:46


Per Kaufmann, the Head of IKEA Russia, spoke with RT about the homeware giants response in Russia to the economic downturn, and its longer term plans for Russia.

 
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GDP June 06, 2009, 20:29 quote
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.....treat the Swedes right. IKEA is the right IDEA for Russia. IKEA has so much appeal, it crosses all cultures and peoples. Get them their permits, and get out of their way. IKEA is the right IDEA for Russia Today.

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