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Ukraine Puts New Limits On Russian Black Sea Fleet

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 22:37

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on Wednesday signed a decree imposing new restrictions on Russia's Black Sea fleet, which is based in the Ukrainian port of Sevastopol, the presidency said.

Intl Community Abandons Georgia - Georgian Foreign Min

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 22:34

BRUSSELS (AFP)--Georgia's Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili on Wednesday criticized the international community's response to Russia's military action, saying Tbilisi had been abandoned.

Russian Condemns Ukraine Move On Black Sea Fleet - Ministry

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 22:26

MOSCOW (AFP)--Russia on Wednesday condemned Ukraine's decision to impose restrictions on Russia's Black Sea fleet, describing it as a "new anti-Russian step," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Russia: US Must Choose Georgia Or Partnership With Russia-Report

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 22:21

MOSCOW (AFP)--The United States must choose between supporting the Georgian leadership or maintaining a partnership with Russia on international issues, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying Wednesday by Interfax news agency

Bush Has 'Serious Questions' On Russia In Georgia

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 22:13

U.S. President George W. Bush called on Russia to pull its military out of Georgia, saying he is concerned by reports that the Kremlin isn't living up a provisional cease-fire and warning that Russia's relations with the U.S. and Europe are at risk.

EIA: Saudi Oil Prod Increased 250,000 B/D To 9.7 Mln In July

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 00:46

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in July increased its oil production by 370,000 barrels a day, according to U.S. government estimates released Tuesday.

Libya Buys Shell Subsidiaries In Three African Nations

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 00:42

TRIPOLI (AFP)--State-run Libya Oil Holding Tuesday announced it had bought subsidiaries of Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN) in Sudan, Djibouti and Ethiopia.

Bush Presses Lawmakers To Schedule Vote On Offshore Drilling

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 00:39

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--Chastising Democrats for leaving Washington without addressing high energy prices, U.S. President George W. Bush said Tuesday that lawmakers should set a vote on offshore drilling as soon as they return.

Russia Says It Halts Advance; Georgia Says Attacks Continue

Τετ, 13 Αυγούστου 2008 - 00:36

MOSCOW (AFP)--President Dmitry Medvedev ordered a halt Tuesday to Russia's military onslaught against Georgia, but the Tbilisi government reported new attacks and the international response was wary. "The aggressor has been punished and suffered significant losses," Medvedev said in announcing the halt.

Russian Forces Order Kulevi Oil Terminal Evacuation - Georgia

Τρι, 12 Αυγούστου 2008 - 21:55

TBILISI, Georgia (AFP)--The strategic Kulevi oil terminal near Georgia's Black Sea port city of Poti is under threat from Russian attacks, Georgian National Security Council Secretary Alexander Lomaia told AFP Tuesday.

BP: Gas Still Flowing On Turkish Side Of South Caucasus Pipe

Τρι, 12 Αυγούστου 2008 - 21:51

LONDON -(Dow Jones)--Natural gas is still flowing out of the Turkish side of the South Caucasus Pipeline, or SCP, which transports natural gas through Georgia, but it is no longer entering on the Azerbaijani side, a spokesman for its operator, BP PLC (BP), said Tuesday.

Russia Says It Halts Advance; Georgia Says Attacks Continue

Τρι, 12 Αυγούστου 2008 - 21:40

MOSCOW (AFP)--President Dmitry Medvedev ordered a halt Tuesday to Russia's military onslaught against Georgia, but the Tbilisi government reported new attacks and the international response was wary.

Georgia's Largest Port, Batumi Transships Oil As Planned

Τρι, 12 Αυγούστου 2008 - 15:29

MOSCOW (Dow Jones)--Georgia's largest oil port, Batumi, on the Black Sea coast is continuing oil shipments as planned, a Batumi Sea Port Ltd. official said Tuesday.