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Merkel looks forward to partnership with Russia

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:40:09 -0400

New Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on May 8 she was looking forward to “intense cooperation” with Vladimir Putin in his new function as Russian prime minister. “Germany will continue to be a reliable partner to you and your government in dealing with the important tasks ahead,” Merkel said in a message of congratulations.

Merkel wished Putin, who was confirmed prime minister on May 8 in a near unanimous parliamentary vote that underscored his continued power, the best of luck for “your responsible function.”

Lithuania unblocks Russia-EU talks

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:39:23 -0400

Russia Today. Lithuania is dropping its objections to Russia-EU strategic partnership talks. The change of heart followed a meeting between the country's Foreign Minister and his counterparts from Slovenia, Sweden and Poland.

EU on track for Russia talks

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:38:45 -0400

Reuters. By Nerijus Adomaitis and Marja Novak

VILNIUS (Reuters) - The European Union looks likely to launch talks with Russia next month on a new partnership deal after Lithuania on Sunday dropped its veto on negotiations starting.

Lithuania drops veto on EU-Russia talks

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:37:50 -0400

PR-Inside. VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania has agreed to drop its objections to European Union talks with Russia on a new strategic partnership, the Baltic country's foreign minister said Sunday.

Lithuania seen allowing Russia-EU talks -diplomat

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:36:08 -0400

Guardian.co.uk. WARSAW, May 9 (Reuters) - Lithuania is likely to lift its veto on talks between the European Union and Russia on a strategic partnership by the end of this month, a Polish diplomat close to the matter said on Friday.

EU expects deeper partnership with Medvedev-led Russia

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:18:23 -0400

RIA Novosti. BRUSSELS, May 7 (RIA Novosti) - The Council of the European Union expects that a deeper partnership will be established with Russia following the inauguration of the new President, Dmitry Medvedev, on Wednesday, a spokesman said.

Swedish Trade Minister urges Russia to stop raising tariffs on wood exports

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:17:34 -0400

International Herald Tribune. STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Swedish Trade Minister Ewa Bjorling urged Moscow Wednesday to stop increasing tariffs on wood exports to avoid delays to Russia joining the World Trade Organization.

Commissioner Piebalgs in Russia to discuss EU-Russia Energy Cooperation

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:56:58 -0400

Environmental-Expert.com. Source: European Commission, Energy & Transport DG
Published May 5, 2008

Forget politics; what Russia and the EU need is a shared economic space

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:56:16 -0400

New Europe. NEW EUROPE, The European Weekly

Author: Igor Yurgens of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepeneurs 5 May 2008 - Issue : 780

Russia calls for continuity in relations with EU

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:55:38 -0400

New Europe. Lithuania blocks EU-Russia deal over refinery, frozen conflicts

Commenting on the results of a meeting of the Russia-EU Permanent Partnership Council on April 29, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for continuity in the Russia- European Union relations.

A New Euro-opponent of Russia

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:54:30 -0400

Kommersant. Another breakdown of EU-Russia talks

Yesterday’s session of the Russia-EU Council in Luxemburg turned out complete failure. The European Commission was supposed to receive a mandate to begin talks about a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Russia. But Lithuania vetoed the start of negotiations requiring that the EU oblige Russia to supply oil to the Mazheykyaysky oil refinery, resolve frozen conflicts, and pay damages to the victims of deportation from the Baltic states. For all that, Brussels assured Kommersant that it’ll try to make Lithuania change its mind within the two months left before the Russia-EU summit in Khanty-Mansiysk.
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Better late than never - Russia and EU ready for new partnership

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:53:47 -0400

Russia Today. According to officials from both sides, Russia and the European Union may soon start negotiations on a new partnership and co-operation agreement. The issue is due to be discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Tuesday. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to attend.

Russia, Netherlands sign joint action program

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:23:01 -0400

RIA Novosti. THE HAGUE, April 29 (RIA Novosti) - Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov and his Dutch counterpart, Jan Peter Balkenende, signed Tuesday a program for bilateral cooperation in 2008-2010.

Lithuania blocks fresh Russia-EU talk

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:21:08 -0400

Russia Today. The European Union has failed to reach agreement on re-starting talks on a new partnership and co-operation agreement with Russia after Lithuania blocked the talks. The Baltic state is demanding assurances on energy security and other Russian policies.

EU-Russia strategic treaty at stake at Luxembourg meeting

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:47:09 -0400

EurActive.com. A new basic treaty between the EU and Russia may be given the green light at a 29 April General Affairs and External Relations Council in Luxembourg. Only one of the 27 EU countries - Lithuania - has expressed reservations ahead of the meeting.