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19.10.2008, 15:25
The presidents of the United States and France, as well as the head of the European Commission, have agreed to start consultations with world leaders on holding a series of summits devoted to fighting the global financial crisis – starting next
20.10.2008, 16:37
Top Russian and Indian diplomats have meet in Delhi to discuss military ties and the construction of four nuclear reactors. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov headed the Moscow delegation. The talks are meant to pave the way for President Dmitry Medvedev’s fi
28.10.2008, 19:44
Russia and China will jointly finance an oil pipeline to China. It's a strategic export destination for Russian energy and an essential resource for fast-growing China, while leaders of the two nations are looking to conduct more bilateral trade in the ru
13.11.2008, 18:36
Russia is to lend Belarus US$ 2 billion to help it ride out its current economic difficulties. The first billion will be transferred by the end of the year with the rest to follow at the beginning of 2009.
16.11.2008, 07:57
Cash-strapped Belarus has said it may turn its back on the International Monetary Fund if the organization refuses to give it a US$ 2 billion loan.
Published: 17 October, 2008, 17:43
Apart from steep falls in the stock market, Russia has so far escaped the worst of the global financial crisis. That’s according to a source in the Finance Ministry. There’s even talk that Russia could offer a lifeline to troubled Chinese financial instit
