Topic: Mikhail Krutikhin
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Nord Stream pipeline gives Russia edge in European gas wars
Russia's Nord Stream pipeline bypasses Ukraine, which transports about 80 percent of Russian gas exports to Europe, and could give Moscow greater political leverage in dealing with Kiev.
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Hugo Chávez deepens petroleum and military ties with Russia
Venezuelan leader recognizes Georgia breakaway states, South Ossetia and Abkhazia as added bonus during Moscow visit.
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Crisis deepens as Russia-Ukraine gas deal unravels
The dispute threatens to paralyze economic relations.
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Europe begins to feel gas pipeline pinch
The Russia-Ukraine gas war has left some downstream nations with only a mild shortfall, but has incited debate on how to secure energy reserves amid regional instability.
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Russia pushes an 'OPEC' for natural-gas nations
The world's biggest suppliers will meet in Moscow on Nov. 18 to finalize plans for a cartel to control gas prices.
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Has Russian oil output peaked?
Production dropped this year after reaching a post-Soviet high in October. On Monday, Putin's newly convened cabinet made the issue its first order of business.
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Will Medvedev's Russia tread more lightly on business?
The intense state scrutiny of private oil firm TNK-BP, now facing an environmental review, echoes Putin-era takeovers. The president-elect is reputedly more liberal.
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Russia's Gazprom settles Ukraine gas row, but profits could dip
The energy giant agreed Tuesday to pay 'European prices' for Central Asian gas, where it has long enjoyed below-market rates.
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