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Belarus hopeful cheap gas will continue Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has announced that Russia’s energy giant Gazprom has agreed it could reduce the price of gas for his country by two to three times next year.

Kosovo puts Dubya on the map The government in Kosovo has named a central street in the capital Pristina after George W. Bush. The outgoing US President was honoured for his contribution to Kosovo’s split from Serbia.

'We did suspect our neighbour was not fully sound mentally' What are the main goals of modern Russia? President Medvedev answered this and many other questions in his interview with Russia’s top TV channels.

Counter terrorist operation underway in Ingushetia A counter-terrorist operation has begun in the Ingush settlement of Alkun and its surrounding territory in southern Russia. A gun battle has broken out between police and militants.

Wednesday’s press review International politics as well as the inconsistency within the global diplomatic climate are the central item for many Russian newspapers on Wednesday.

Second SuperJet 100 flight successful The second Sukhoi SuperJet 100 (SSJ 100) prototype has successfully made its first test flight, according to a press release from the company.

Yushchenko blames Russians for his online embarrassment An investigation ordered by Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko has claimed the majority of users who asked him in an online poll what price he wants to leave the country come from Russia.

Ukraine won't get gas price reduction in 2009 New gas prices for Europe won’t affect Ukraine because it’s never paid more than 50% of the market price, believes Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations.

Kazan destroy Spartak to go top of the league Tuesday saw two games in the KHL and in the big game of the day Spartak became the latest victims of second-placed AK Bars. The win moved Kazan level on points with leaders Salavat Yulaev.

Seasonal festivities hit by terror hangover Following last month’s terrorist attacks, Christmas celebrations in Mumbai this year are low-key and subject to heightened security.

SCE urged to recognise new realities in South Ossetia The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe should agree new terms with South Ossetia if it wants to continue working there, says Russia's Foreign Ministry.

Dog sledding wags its tail in Siberia A small group of enthusiasts is trying to revive the tradition of dog sledding in the ever-green forests of Siberia, where sometimes husky sledding is the best way to get around.

Gazprom denies Kiev gas debt paid Gazprom has refuted Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko’s claim that Kiev had resolved its gas dispute with Moscow. The Russian energy giant dismissed Yushchenko’s assertion ahead of Wednesday’s meeting with Ukraine's...

Financial crisis sinks Killer Whale The Russian yachting team has announced it’s quitting the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday. The team says it can no longer afford to continue because of the global financial crisis.

Man burns wife to death on suburban train A fire on a suburban train in Sverdlovsk region has claimed the life of a woman. Regional police have arrested a man suspected of murder and arson.

Russian footballer of the year bound for Barca or Juve? CSKA Moscow winger Yury Zhirkov is expected to leave the Russian Premier League during the winter.

Tuesday’s press review The meeting between President Dmitry Medvedev and his Belarusian counterpart, Aleksandr Lukashenko is the central feature of most Russian newspapers on Tuesday, leaving room for the discussion of politics and economics.

Era of cheap gas over – Putin Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has announced that the time of cheap gas is over. He was speaking at a meeting of major gas-exporting countries in Moscow on Monday.

Basketball: CSKA Moscow claims VTB Cup CSKA Moscow’s basketballers have claimed another trophy, adding the VTB Promo Cup to their record of titles. Etore Messina's charges overcame Khimki in the final

When is a Chinese not Chinese? In post-apartheid South Africa, the Chinese population is benefiting from laws aimed at removing discrimination. But many in the country's black community aren't happy about it.

Seven Russians killed in Egypt bus crash In Egypt seven Russian tourists have been killed in a bus crash and up to 17 have been injured according to the latest reports.

Georgia’s attack was no surprise – Rice The August conflict over South Ossetia came as no surprise to the United States, according to the outgoing US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Death and taxes, literally Town authorities of a Russian Black Sea resort have been obliged to pay tax on a mass grave of soldiers and victims of Nazis who perished during the Second World War, and a monument to Lenin, according to vedomosti.ru.

Constitutional adjustment one signature away The decision to amend the Russian Constitution has been approved by the country's Federation Council and will now be forwarded to the president.

OSCE mission set to withdraw from Georgia Russia is urging the OSCE to wrap up its mission in Georgia as its mandate expires on December 31. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe will have to begin withdrawing on January 1, following a...

Monday's press review As the end of the year approaches, the Russian newspapers focus on a retrospective view of 2008 and a cautious prognosis for 2009. Some see it as gloomy, others – as a light at the end of the tunnel.

Mumbai hotels re-open after deadly attacks Nearly a month after deadly terror attacks severely damaged India’s five-star hotel industry in Mumbai, the Oberoi Group's Trident Hotel and the Taj Towers have re-opened for business.

Moscow car crashes into icy pond A traffic accident in the north of Moscow has resulted in a car with an unknown number of passengers onboard sinking in a frozen pond.

Army men make final of VTB Cup CSKA Moscow have made the finals of VTB Promo Cup. Ettore Messina's men thrashed Ukrainian side BK Kiev 88-58.

Moscow vague on air defence deal with Tehran Arms exporter Rosoboronexport neither confirmed nor denied Sunday’s reports that Russia is selling Iran its S-300 air defence systems. It did, however, stress that the system was meant for defence.

Serbian airport cleared by Russian mine sweepers Russian mine sweepers have cleared the airport area of the second-largest Serbian city of Nis of mines. The unexploded bombs were remnants of a NATO bombardment of the region in 1999.

Arsenal gunning for Arshavin Russia’s most wanted footballer, Andrey Arshavin, may move to England and join Arsenal this January, according to a report in Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper.

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