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| Aug.2 |
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US sanctions are 'trade war' on Russia, says PM Medvedev Moscow: Russian Prime Minister has said new sanctions imposed by the US are tantamount to declaring a 'full-scale trade war' against Moscow
| May.13 |
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Eurovision 2017: Portugal's ballad wins contest. Kiev
| Feb.20 |
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Gibraltar seizes Russian's superyacht. Spain
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| Nov.28 |
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Turkey-Russia jet downing: Moscow announces sanctions |
| Oct.23 |
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Ban due on direct flights between Russia and Ukraine |
| Sep.25 |
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Kiev bans Russian airlines' flights |
| Sep.7 |
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Moldova protest camp in Chisinau over $1bn bank fraud |
| Aug.4 |
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Locust swarms plague southern Russia |
| Jun.30 |
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Ukraine suspends Russian gas purchases |
| Jun.27 |
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Armenian president suspends electricity price hikes in to end protests |
| Apr.30 |
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Austria rejects US bid to extradite Dmytro Firtash |
| Apr.22 |
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EU charges Gazprom with market abuse |
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| Dec.19 |
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Obama orders ban on Crimea trade |
| Dec.17 |
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Russia's shock-and-awe move fails to halt ruble collapse. Moscow
| Dec.15 |
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Russia raises interest rate to 17% |
| Dec.2 |
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Russia warns of recession in 2015 |
| Oct.30 |
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Ukraine, Moscow clinch deal on Russian gas supply
Brussels: A deal will guarantee that Russian gas exports flows into Ukraine throughout the winter despite their intense fighting in eastern Ukraine
| Oct.20 |
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Total oil company CEO dies in Moscow plane crash
Map of Vnukovo Airport Russia The CEO of French oil giant Total SA Christophe de Margerie was killed when his corporate jet collided with a snow removal machine at Vnukovo Airport
| Sep.12 |
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Ukraine crisis: US strengthens sanctions on Russia Washington: The US government has imposed new sanctions on major Russian banks, defence and energy companies
| Aug.7 |
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Russia hits West with food import ban in sanctions row |
| Aug.6 |
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Putin orders retaliatory sanctions Moscow: Russian President has banned or curbed agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine
| Jul.28 |
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Russia to appeal against $50bn Yukos shareholder payout |
| Jul.4 |
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Russia backs law on web data storage |
| Jun.16 |
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Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine after deadline passes
Russia on Monday cut gas supplies to Ukraine as a payment deadline passed and negotiators failed to reach a deal on gas prices and unpaid bi...
| May.15 |
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Putin: Ukraine must pay cash in advance for gas. Moscow
| Apr.10 |
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US condemns Russia gas warnings. Washington
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Putin warns Europe of gas shortages. Moscow
| Mar.21 |
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Ukraine signs EU trade pact
Map of Brussels Brussels: Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk signed the political elements of a trade pact with the European Union on Friday
| Feb.26 |
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Ukraine leaders warn of tough steps. Kiev
| Jan.24 |
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India reportedly disappointed with stealth fighters from Moscow
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| Dec.20 |
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Khodorkovsky leaves Russian prison after Putin signs pardon
Map of Segezha Karelia Russia Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has arrived in Germany after Putin released him Friday following more than 10 years in prison
| Dec.19 |
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Putin 'to pardon' jailed former oil tycoon Khodorkovsky. Moscow
| Dec.17 |
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Ukraine, Russia sign economic deal despite protests Moscow: The cost of Russian gas supplied to Ukraine has been slashed from more than $400 (£245; 291 euros) per 1,000 cubic metres to $268
| Feb.15 |
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Countries join in tax reform plea. Moscow
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| Aug.31 |
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Russian oligarchs end $4.75bn UK court battle. London
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| Dec.16 |
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Clashes hit Kazakh oil strike town
Kazakhstan: At least 10 people have been killed as striking oil workers clashed with government forces in a town in western Kazakhstan
| Jan.14 |
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BP and Russia in Arctic oil deal. London
| Jan.1 |
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Russia-China oil pipeline opens. Siberia
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| Dec.30 |
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Khodorkovsky jail term increased Moscow: Imprisoned former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, has been sentenced to six more years in jail for fraud
| Aug.14 |
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Russia ban on grain export begins
| Aug.5 |
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Russia to impose grain export ban. Moscow
| Jun.20 |
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Russians 'to cut gas to Belarus'
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| Jan.19 |
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Russia turns on gas for Europe Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko: Gazprom company has resumed gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine, ending weeks of disruption
| Jan.17 |
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'Gas to flow' after deal Moscow: Russian Prime Minister Putin has said agreement has been reached at talks to resume gas exports to Europe via Ukraine shortly
| Jan.14 |
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Privatisation 'raised death rate'. Moscow
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EU leaders slam 'brutal' gas blockade. European Union
| Jan.13 |
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Russian gas flow disappoints EU |
| Jan.12 |
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Russia set to restart gas supply |
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Russia signs deal, restoring Europe's gas. Moscow
| Jan.11 |
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EU bid to revive Russia gas deal |
| Jan.10 |
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Accord signed in Russia gas row European Union: Russia and European Union have signed a deal, which could pave the way for the re-opening of gas supplies to Europe
| Jan.8 |
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Russia 'to restore gas to Europe'. Belgium
| Jan.7 |
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Brussels to broker gas row talks |
| Jan.6 |
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Gas stopped for swathe of states. Bulgaria
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European gas supplies disrupted European Union: Several countries say their supplies of Russian gas have been cut sharply amid an energy price dispute between Moscow and Ukraine | |
| Jan.5 |
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Russia cuts transit gas by fifth |
| Jan.2 |
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Russia looks to re-route EU gas |
| Jan.1 |
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Gazprom cuts off Ukraine's gas Russia: Russian energy monopoly cut off supplies of natural gas to Ukraine after a payment deadline expired
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| Feb.12 |
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Russia and Ukraine reach gas deal |
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| Mar.26 |
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Hu heads to Russia to boost trade |
| Feb.1 |
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Putin hails Russia's strong growth |
| Jan.8 |
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Russia oil row hits Europe supply 
European Union: Oil supplies to Poland, Germany and Ukraine have been cut amid a row between Belarus and Moscow. Transneft's pipeline were completely sh... | |
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| Nov.2 |
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Gazprom to double Georgia charges |
| Oct.20 |
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Putin firm on EU energy charter. Finland
| Sep.14 |
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Central banker shot dead |
| Feb.10 |
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Energy focus for G8's meet |
| Jan.26 |
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Energy crisis as Georgia freezes President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis
| Jan.3 |
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Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas
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Russia restores European gas deliveries |
| Jan.2 |
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Russia vows to end gas shortage |
| Jan.1 |
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Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies. Hungary
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Russia cuts gas supplies Ukraine: Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute | |
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| Dec.31 |
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Russia offers delay on gas hike |
| Dec.30 |
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Russia says gas cut won't hit EU |
| May.31 |
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Khodorkovsky jailed for 9 years Moscow: Russian tycoon has been found guilty of an array of charges including fraud and tax evasion | |
| May.25 |
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Giant Caspian oil pipeline opens
Azerbaijan: Oil is set to flow from Azerbaijan direct to the Mediterranean for the first time after a $3.6bn pipeline opened
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| Dec.19 |
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Yukos unit fetches $9bn at auction. Moscow
| Nov.19 |
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Russia confirms Yukos break-up |
| Jul.3 |
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Police raid Yukos headquarters |
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| Dec.2 |
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Russia: Kyoto pact harms economy |
| Nov.3 |
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Khodorkovsky resigns |
| Oct.30 |
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Yukos shares seized by government |
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| Aug.17 |
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Russia, Iraq close to $40b deal. Moscow
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| Apr.13 |
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Jordan claims control of NTV |
| Apr.4 |
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Ted Turner signs NTV deal |
| Apr.3 |
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Bosses ousted at Russia's NTV. Moscow
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| Dec.15 |
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Chernobyl down permanently. Kiev
before year 2000
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| Jun. 24, 1948 |
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Russian blockade of Berlin began The Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control
The Western Allies organized the Berlin airlift to carry supplies to the people of West Berlin
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2015 |
| Sep.7 |
Moldova protest camp in Chisinau over $1bn bank fraud |
2014 |
| Dec.17 |
Russia's shock-and-awe move fails to halt ruble collapse. Moscow
| Dec.15 |
Russia raises interest rate to 17% |
2013 |
| Feb.15 |
Countries join in tax reform plea. Moscow
2006 |
| Sep.14 |
Central banker shot dead |
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2015 |
| Aug.4 |
Locust swarms plague southern Russia |
2010 |
| Aug.14 |
Russia ban on grain export begins
| Aug.5 |
Russia to impose grain export ban. Moscow
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2011 |
| Dec.16 |
Clashes hit Kazakh oil strike town
Kazakhstan: At least 10 people have been killed as striking oil workers clashed with government forces in a town in western Kazakhstan
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2001 |
| Apr.13 |
Jordan claims control of NTV |
| Apr.4 |
Ted Turner signs NTV deal |
| Apr.3 |
Bosses ousted at Russia's NTV. Moscow
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2004 |
| Dec.19 |
Yukos unit fetches $9bn at auction. Moscow
| Nov.19 |
Russia confirms Yukos break-up |
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2014 |
| Jul.4 |
Russia backs law on web data storage |
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2009 |
| Jan.14 |
Privatisation 'raised death rate'. Moscow
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2014 |
| Jul.28 |
Russia to appeal against $50bn Yukos shareholder payout |
2012 |
| Aug.31 |
Russian oligarchs end $4.75bn UK court battle. London
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2017 |
| Aug.2 |
US sanctions are 'trade war' on Russia, says PM Medvedev Moscow: Russian Prime Minister has said new sanctions imposed by the US are tantamount to declaring a 'full-scale trade war' against Moscow
2015 |
| Nov.28 |
Turkey-Russia jet downing: Moscow announces sanctions |
| Oct.23 |
Ban due on direct flights between Russia and Ukraine |
| Sep.25 |
Kiev bans Russian airlines' flights |
2014 |
| Dec.19 |
Obama orders ban on Crimea trade |
| Sep.12 |
Ukraine crisis: US strengthens sanctions on Russia Washington: The US government has imposed new sanctions on major Russian banks, defence and energy companies
| Aug.7 |
Russia hits West with food import ban in sanctions row |
| Aug.6 |
Putin orders retaliatory sanctions Moscow: Russian President has banned or curbed agricultural imports from countries imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine
1948 |
| Jun. 24, 1948 |
Russian blockade of Berlin began The Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control
The Western Allies organized the Berlin airlift to carry supplies to the people of West Berlin
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2017 |
| Feb.20 |
Gibraltar seizes Russian's superyacht. Spain
2015 |
| Apr.30 |
Austria rejects US bid to extradite Dmytro Firtash |
2013 |
| Dec.20 |
Khodorkovsky leaves Russian prison after Putin signs pardon
Map of Segezha Karelia Russia Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has arrived in Germany after Putin released him Friday following more than 10 years in prison
| Dec.19 |
Putin 'to pardon' jailed former oil tycoon Khodorkovsky. Moscow
2010 |
| Dec.30 |
Khodorkovsky jail term increased Moscow: Imprisoned former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, has been sentenced to six more years in jail for fraud
2003 |
| Nov.3 |
Khodorkovsky resigns |
|
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2014 |
| Dec.2 |
Russia warns of recession in 2015 |
| Feb.26 |
Ukraine leaders warn of tough steps. Kiev
2007 |
| Feb.1 |
Putin hails Russia's strong growth |
2003 |
| Dec.2 |
Russia: Kyoto pact harms economy |
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2014 |
| Mar.21 |
Ukraine signs EU trade pact
Map of Brussels Brussels: Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk signed the political elements of a trade pact with the European Union on Friday
| Jan.24 |
India reportedly disappointed with stealth fighters from Moscow
2013 |
| Dec.17 |
Ukraine, Russia sign economic deal despite protests Moscow: The cost of Russian gas supplied to Ukraine has been slashed from more than $400 (£245; 291 euros) per 1,000 cubic metres to $268
2007 |
| Mar.26 |
Hu heads to Russia to boost trade |
2006 |
| Nov.2 |
Gazprom to double Georgia charges |
| Jan.3 |
Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas
2002 |
| Aug.17 |
Russia, Iraq close to $40b deal. Moscow
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2015 |
| Jun.30 |
Ukraine suspends Russian gas purchases |
| Apr.22 |
EU charges Gazprom with market abuse |
2014 |
| Oct.30 |
Ukraine, Moscow clinch deal on Russian gas supply
Brussels: A deal will guarantee that Russian gas exports flows into Ukraine throughout the winter despite their intense fighting in eastern Ukraine
| Jun.16 |
Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine after deadline passes
Russia on Monday cut gas supplies to Ukraine as a payment deadline passed and negotiators failed to reach a deal on gas prices and unpaid bi...
| May.15 |
Putin: Ukraine must pay cash in advance for gas. Moscow
| Apr.10 |
US condemns Russia gas warnings. Washington
| Apr.10 |
Putin warns Europe of gas shortages. Moscow
2010 |
| Jun.20 |
Russians 'to cut gas to Belarus'
2009 |
| Jan.19 |
Russia turns on gas for Europe Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko: Gazprom company has resumed gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine, ending weeks of disruption
| Jan.17 |
'Gas to flow' after deal Moscow: Russian Prime Minister Putin has said agreement has been reached at talks to resume gas exports to Europe via Ukraine shortly
| Jan.14 |
EU leaders slam 'brutal' gas blockade. European Union
| Jan.13 |
Russian gas flow disappoints EU |
| Jan.12 |
Russia set to restart gas supply |
| Jan.12 |
Russia signs deal, restoring Europe's gas. Moscow
| Jan.11 |
EU bid to revive Russia gas deal |
| Jan.10 |
Accord signed in Russia gas row European Union: Russia and European Union have signed a deal, which could pave the way for the re-opening of gas supplies to Europe
| Jan.8 |
Russia 'to restore gas to Europe'. Belgium
| Jan.7 |
Brussels to broker gas row talks |
| Jan.6 |
Gas stopped for swathe of states. Bulgaria
| Jan.6 |
European gas supplies disrupted European Union: Several countries say their supplies of Russian gas have been cut sharply amid an energy price dispute between Moscow and Ukraine | |
| Jan.5 |
Russia cuts transit gas by fifth |
| Jan.2 |
Russia looks to re-route EU gas |
| Jan.1 |
Gazprom cuts off Ukraine's gas Russia: Russian energy monopoly cut off supplies of natural gas to Ukraine after a payment deadline expired
2008 |
| Feb.12 |
Russia and Ukraine reach gas deal |
2006 |
| Jan.3 |
Russia restores European gas deliveries |
| Jan.2 |
Russia vows to end gas shortage |
| Jan.1 |
Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies. Hungary
| Jan.1 |
Russia cuts gas supplies Ukraine: Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute | |
2005 |
| Dec.31 |
Russia offers delay on gas hike |
| Dec.30 |
Russia says gas cut won't hit EU |
|
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2017 |
| May.13 |
Eurovision 2017: Portugal's ballad wins contest. Kiev
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2014 |
| Oct.20 |
Total oil company CEO dies in Moscow plane crash
Map of Vnukovo Airport Russia The CEO of French oil giant Total SA Christophe de Margerie was killed when his corporate jet collided with a snow removal machine at Vnukovo Airport
|
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2015 |
| Jun.27 |
Armenian president suspends electricity price hikes in to end protests |
2006 |
| Oct.20 |
Putin firm on EU energy charter. Finland
| Feb.10 |
Energy focus for G8's meet |
| Jan.26 |
Energy crisis as Georgia freezes President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis
2000 |
| Dec.15 |
Chernobyl down permanently. Kiev
|
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2011 |
| Jan.14 |
BP and Russia in Arctic oil deal. London
| Jan.1 |
Russia-China oil pipeline opens. Siberia
2007 |
| Jan.8 |
Russia oil row hits Europe supply 
European Union: Oil supplies to Poland, Germany and Ukraine have been cut amid a row between Belarus and Moscow. Transneft's pipeline were completely sh... | |
2005 |
| May.25 |
Giant Caspian oil pipeline opens
Azerbaijan: Oil is set to flow from Azerbaijan direct to the Mediterranean for the first time after a $3.6bn pipeline opened
2004 |
| Jul.3 |
Police raid Yukos headquarters |
2003 |
| Oct.30 |
Yukos shares seized by government |