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EU pushes for Dutch deal on Ukraine to fend off Russia
15-Dec-2016 Reuters
European Union leaders expressed confidence that they would clinch an agreement that addresses Dutch concerns over a deal establishing closer ties with Ukraine, mindful that any failure to do so would hand a victory to Russia.
India awaits mandate from EEU to launch talks on free trade deal – Ambassador
14-Dec-2016 Sputnik
According to the Indian ambassador to Russia, New Delhi was ready to start the negotiation process on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Can Russia ride China’s trade lead in Southeast Asia?
13-Dec-2016 PortNews
Current political unity masks divergent economic interests as Russia attempts to shift its economic interests east to Eurasian and Asian markets.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte could scupper EU-Ukraine trade deal
12-Dec-2016 Newsweek
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte could scupper an EU-Ukraine agreement if he does not secure key concessions following battles with Euroskeptics at home.
Singapore, Russia agree to enhance cooperation
28-Nov-2016 Global Times
Singapore and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to the expeditious conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Singapore and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Vietnam joins Russia-led free trade zone
6-Oct-2016 RT
A free trade agreement between the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and Vietnam takes effect on Wednesday 5 October with its ratification.
Six lawsuits filed against Crimea transfer to Russian jurisdiction by Ukrainian companies
6-Sep-2016 TASS
There are six lawsuits filed by the Ukrainian companies - Privatbank, Ukrnafta, Belbek Airport, Stabil, Everest Estate and Oshchadbank.
Seoul, Moscow agree to seek Korea-EAEU FTA
5-Sep-2016 Yonhap
Seoul and Moscow agreed to seek a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Why Russia and China want to limit US economic influence in Asia-Pacific
2-Sep-2016 Russia Direct
Given new attempts by the U.S. to create economic integration structures that will restrain Chinese dominance in the region, Beijing is working on building deeper economic cooperation with other Asia-Pacific countries – including Russia.
Russia-Iran study group to propose free trade agreement plan by end of year
29-Jul-2016 Sputnik
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that he and Iranian Communications Minister, Mahmoud Vaezi discussed the issues related to the study into the possibility of establishing the Free Trade Area between countries.
Effects of trade wars on Belarus
5-Jul-2016 Eurobelarus
The trade wars following the 2014 events in Ukraine affected not only the directly involved participants, but also countries like Belarus that were affected through international trade linkages.
EAEU and China may establish free trade zone
24-Jun-2016 TASS
Russian President said that the general development path in a global economy should involve a gradual removal of all barriers to open collaboration
Summit significant, ASEAN seriously looking at FTA with EAEU
24-May-2016 Malaysian Digest
Southeast Asia nations reached a consensus to seriously look into establishing a free trade deal with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which Russia is a party to.
EAEU-Indonesia free trade zone may be set up after Jakarta files request
20-May-2016 TASS
Work on establishing the free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia may start after Jakarta files a corresponding application
Thailand studying Russia’s proposal on EAEU free trade zone - PM
12-May-2016 TASS
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says the country is ready to join the EAEU free trade zone in case it promotes better economic outcomes of the country
Dutch court overturns $50 billion ruling against Russia in Yukos case
21-Apr-2016 New York Times
In a major victory for the Russian government, a Dutch court overturned an award of more than $50 billion to former shareholders of the defunct oil company Yukos.
French court rules in favor of Russia’s Roscosmos in Yukos assets seizure case
14-Apr-2016 Moscow Times
Russian space agency Roscosmos has won a court action in France concerning $700 million in payments owed to the company, which were seized by French authorities.
France seizes $ 1 billion in Russian state assets
13-Apr-2016 Politico
France has seized $700 million in Russian state assets at the initiative of former Yukos shareholders.
EU deal yet to bear fruit for Ukrainian exporters
8-Apr-2016 Reuters
Ukraine’s Association Agreement with the European Union was meant to lure the bread basket of the former Soviet Union away from its longstanding ties with Russia by offering better access to the EU market.
Global dairy prices stem from bad trade agreements
17-Feb-2016 Scoop
New Zealand First is blasting the government for poor quality “free trade” agreements and exposing New Zealand farming to questionable Chinese investment.