Issue 4270. Last Updated: 11/08/2009

2009 U.S.-Russia Summit: Obama in Moscow

Complete coverage of the U.S.-Russia summit, being held July 6-8 in Moscow.

Britain Leaves Traces on Lugovoi's Campaign

Staff Writer
Standing directly opposite a raised profile of Lenin on a pink wall, Andrei Lugovoi was out meeting the voters late Thursday in a day of fitful campaigning.

Higher Gas Prices Create a Dilemma

By Anatoly Medetsky
Gazprom's plans to raise natural gas prices for Europe by at least 20 percent next year could generate more cash for a faster development of its giant Arctic fields, but could easily cast a shadow over future demand on the market.

From Insider to Fighting the Machine

By Alexander Osipovich
The former prime minister and presidential candidate says he is the target of a vast, pro-Kremlin conspiracy.

Streets to Be Shut for Demonstrations

The Moscow Times
Several streets in central Moscow will be closed off to traffic Saturday and Sunday because of numerous planned demonstrations, a city traffic police official said Thursday, Itar-Tass reported.

Investors in VTB Seek State's Help

Bloomberg
Shareholders of state-controlled VTB Group, the Russian bank that did this year's biggest IPO, asked the government to buy back shares that have dropped 22 percent since May.

Sedmoi Kontinent Net Rises

Reuters
Sedmoi Kontinent, the country's largest grocery chain, on Thursday posted a 15 percent rise in third-quarter net profit to $16.2 million mainly because of slower store growth.

Gucci's Franchisee Predicts Boom in Sales

Bloomberg
Mercury Group, the Russian franchisee for European luxury-goods makers including PPR's Gucci unit, expects sales to rise 50 percent in 2007.

Gazprom's Imperial Bid Falters

Bloomberg
Imperial Energy, the London-listed oil explorer accused by Russia of overstating reserves, rejected a bid by Gazprombank to buy as much as 25 percent of the company's stock.

China Pipe Plan Seen on Track

Reuters
The government said Thursday that it was sticking to plans to launch its first oil route to China in 2008 despite confirmation from pipeline monopoly Transneft that it was facing serious construction delays.

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