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News conference in Luxemburg

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Published 29 April, 2008, 18:35

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. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Luxembourg, where the talks are being held.

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