Archive September 2009
Medical Examiner: Terminally Ill Aleksanyan Can't Stand Trial
A forensic medical study confirmed that former YUKOS executive Vasily Aleksanyan cannot participate in further court hearings due to his deteriorating health condition, however the Simonovsky District Court of Moscow is refusing to drop the case against him.
Russia Wants Foreign Firms to Tap Offshore Oil and Gas
Russia’s Natural Resources Deputy Minister Sergei Donskoi said that Russia is looking to get foreign companies involved to help develop its offshore oil and gas reserves, as the country’s domestic companies now lack the resources to do so alone.
Ikea Tries to Build Public Case Against Russian Corruption
Ikea, one of the “most outspoken Western corporate critics of Russian corruption” has brought grievances to Russia’s civil court system – but lost two recent rulings.
Vladimir Putin Hints at Return to Presidency
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signaled that he may be considering a return to the presidency in 2012.
Dmitry Medvedev surprises Russia with Attack on 'Humiliating' Economy
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a candid perspective on political freedom and the country’s dependence on oil and gas.
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