Uzbekistan condemns Russian plans to boost troops in Kyrgyzstan, where US also has baseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Uzbekistan has sharply criticized Russia’s plan to boost its military presence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan, signaling a growing rift within a Moscow-dominated security alliance of ex-Soviet nations. Russia’s VTB posts $661 million loss in Q1 on higher provisionsMOSCOW — Russia’s second-largest bank VTB on Tuesday posted a 20.5 billion ruble ($660.2 million) net loss for the first quarter of the year as it had to boost its provisions for bad debts. The bank said it would raise more capital with a $5.8 billion share issue and would not see profits this year. Uzbekistan condemns Russian plans to boost troop numbers in Kyrgyzstan, where US has baseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Uzbekistan has condemned Russian plans to escalate its military presence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan saying it could foment instability across Central Asia. NATO’s new secretary-general says alliance needs more help from UN, EU in AfghanistanBRUSSELS — NATO needs more international help from the United Nations and European Union to secure and rebuild Afghanistan, the alliance’s new civilian chief said Monday. Georgia accuses Russia of trying to seize more territory outside breakaway South OssetiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia accused Russia on Monday of trying to take more territory outside the breakaway province of South Ossetia as tensions rose before the first anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war last summer. Kyrgyz president inaugurated for 2nd term amid opposition claims of election fraudBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was inaugurated for his second term Sunday after winning an election that the opposition has dismissed as fraudulent. Militants kill police officer, 3 government workers in southern RussiaMAKHACHKALA, Russia — The Interior Ministry says militants shot and killed a police officer and three government workers in two separate attacks in Russia’s restive southern provinces. South Ossetia claims mortar shells fired from Georgia; Tbilisi deniesTBILISI, Georgia — Authorities in the separatist Georgian region of South Ossetia said Saturday that two mortar shells had fired into the territory from Georgia proper, and Russia quickly warned that it might retaliate. Russia clinches deal to open 2nd military base in Kyrgyzstan, where US also has baseCHOLPON-ATA, Kyrgyzstan — Russia clinched a tentative deal Saturday allowing it to establish a second military base in Kyrgyzstan, where the United States also has an important air base. EU: International lenders are ready to give Ukraine up $1.7 billion for gas businessBRUSSELS — International lenders are ready to give Ukraine up to $1.7 billion in loans to help it pay a massive natural gas bill to Russia and reform its energy sector, the European Commission said Friday. Canada to watch Russian Arctic maneuvers closely, promises responseHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Canada’s defense minister said Friday the Canadian government is closely watching Russian plans to drop paratroopers in the Arctic next April. Ukraine’s economic reform efforts get backing from S&P ratings agencyLONDON — Ukraine won a thumbs up Friday from a leading credit ratings agency for its efforts to get its battered economy in shape for a loan from the International Monetary Fund. Lawyer for slain Ukrainian journalist’s widow doubts crime will be solved, despite key arrestKIEV, Ukraine — The lawyer for the family of a slain Ukrainian journalist said Friday she doubts the arrest of a key suspect will help police track down those responsible for the crime. Russian hockey league refiles Jiri Hudler’s contract noting NHL attempts to sign KHL playersDETROIT — Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League completed a contract with Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler on Thursday. US considering European missile defense alternatives to planned Polish and Czech systemWASHINGTON — A senior Defense Department official said Thursday that the United States is considering options for European missile defense other than current plans for a system based in Poland and the Czech Republic. Russia aims for leading role in boosting economies around war-torn AfghanistanDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday pushed for energy and transportation projects — in which Russia is likely to lead the way — to boost economic development in Afghanistan and surrounding countries. Defeat of Moldova’s ruling Communists thrusts enigmatic ex-Soviet republic into spotlightCHISINAU, Moldova — It may be the most enigmatic corner of Europe: a hardscrabble communist holdout run by a dour president who still keeps a bust of Lenin on his desk. EU says Ukraine is promising concrete gas transport reforms in return for loansBRUSSELS — The European Union says Ukraine has promised to make concrete reforms to the way it manages its natural gas sector in return for loans from international lenders. Former Danish prime minister becomes NATO’s new secretary-general on MondayBRUSSELS — Former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen takes over as NATO’s new secretary general on Monday as part of a team assembled by President Barack Obama to lead the war effort in Afghanistan. Pro-West parties beat Communists in Moldova; Monitors say no vote fraud seenCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western parties scrambled to forge a governing alliance Thursday after beating Europe’s last communist-run government in a parliamentary election praised by international monitors. International monitors: No major fraud found in Moldova’s parliamentary electionCHISINAU, Moldova — International monitors who observed Moldova’s parliamentary election say the vote was run well and they did not find any evidence of major fraud. Putin: Russia to run deficit of 7.5 percent of GDP next year, says most country can affordMOSCOW — Russia will next year run a budget deficit equivalent to 7.5 percent of annual economic output, the highest deficit the country can afford without hurting economic stability, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday. Putin: Russia to run 7.5 percent budget deficit next year _ the most it can affordMOSCOW — Russia will next year run a budget deficit equivalent to 7.5 percent of annual economic output, the highest deficit the country can afford, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday. Breakdown of seats in Moldova’s new parliament after 98 percent of votes countedThe breakdown of seats in Moldova’s 101-member parliament, based on more than 98 percent of votes counted. Pro-Europe parties won a combined 53 seats, defeating the ruling Communists with 48: Near final results show pro-West parties win more votes than Communists in Moldova’s electionCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western parties scrambled to forge a governing alliance Thursday after beating Europe’s last communist-run government in parliamentary elections. Russia signs Gulf of Mexico oil exploration agreements, offers $150 million in credits to CubaHAVANA — Russia and Cuba signed agreements to search for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, and Moscow extended the island $150 million in credit for construction materials and farm machinery, state media said Wednesday. Partial returns show pro-Western parties win more votes than Communists in Moldova’s electionCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western parties said Wednesday they’ll forge an alliance after winning a narrow lead in parliamentary elections — a stinging setback to Europe’s last communist-run government. Falling stocks push dollar up across the board as investors grasp for safetyNEW YORK — The dollar climbed broadly Wednesday, moving higher against the European and emerging-market currencies as a report on American manufacturing and weak demand for government debt pushed U.S. stocks lower. Exit poll indicates pro-European parties have defeated ruling Communists in Moldova’s electionCHISINAU, Moldova — A leading exit poll predicted that pro-Europe parties will win enough combined votes to defeat Moldova’s ruling Communist Party in national elections Wednesday — raising the likelihood that the impoverished ex-Soviet republic will move closer to the West. Kremlin adviser: Russia wants 2nd base in Kyrgyzstan, also home to key US baseMOSCOW — A high-ranking Kremlin aide said Wednesday that Russia aims to establish a second military base in Kyrgyzstan, where the United State also has an important air base, Russian news agencies reported. |
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